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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Pennsylvania

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,804 Avg Student Debt
$73,372 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Badge [Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Pennsylvania

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

1

For return on investment in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, no school beat Pennsylvania State University World Campus this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. 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.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $22,952. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $47,049. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

3
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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #3 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $42,595. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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