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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$23,864 Avg Student Debt
$74,115 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Badge [Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong atmospheric sciences & meteorology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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For return on investment in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny At Albany earned it the #2 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. In-state tuition and fees average $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $25,875 in student loans. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $44,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology will find it at Pennsylvania State University World Campus, which ranked #3. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $26,062 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $61,674. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Set in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $22,952. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,049 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rutgers University New Brunswick earned it the #5 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $25,120. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $58,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot for atmospheric sciences & meteorology value this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best values for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $42,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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