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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$21,236 Avg Student Debt
$73,432 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master's Degree Badge [Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California Los Angeles, our #1 best value for atmospheric sciences & meteorology in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $63,833. Set against $16,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $27,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $39,967. That is a strong return on a $27,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign one of the best values for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $22,311 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $41,026. That is a strong return on a $22,311 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland College Park ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #7 spot for atmospheric sciences & meteorology value this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $21,900 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $44,270. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #8 among the best values for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $36,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $25,875. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,875 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #10 position for value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $51,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #11 for value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $19,176. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $41,519 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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