2027 Best Meteorology Schools in the The Plains States Region
Meteorology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their meteorology programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best meteorology schools.
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Best Schools for Meteorology in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall meteorology education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in Meteorology
No school ranked higher than Iowa State University this year for meteorology. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 17 meteorology degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $54,204. Students borrow a median of $23,496 to complete this degree.
Read more about the meteorology program at Iowa State University
Saint Cloud State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in meteorology, landing the #2 spot this year. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 13 meteorology degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $51,625. Saint Cloud State University graduates carry a median of $25,076 in student loans.
See the full meteorology program report for Saint Cloud State University
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools 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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