2027 Best Meteorology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Meteorology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for meteorology students.
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Best Schools for Meteorology in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall meteorology education in the Great Lakes Region.
Top Schools in Meteorology
Our analysis ranked Western Illinois University the best school in the country for a degree in meteorology. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Macomb. Western Illinois University graduates 45% of students within six years. Western Illinois University awarded about 10 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from Western Illinois University generally make around $47,926. Typical student debt for the program is $27,639.
Read more about the meteorology program at Western Illinois University
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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