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2027 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,459 Avg Student Debt
$67,379 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 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 Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Florida State University crest
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University earned the #1 spot for value among atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,125 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. 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. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $53,546. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $24,673. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology will find it at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $59,622. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of South Alabama is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of South Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Mobile. In-state tuition and fees average $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $51,592. Set against $26,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Alabama admits about 71% of applicants.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #6 for value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $43,494. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach came in at #7 for value in atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,074. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach generally make around $41,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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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