by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study atmospheric sciences and meteorology, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 29 programs that stand out for veteran atmospheric sciences and meteorology students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full atmospheric sciences and meteorology report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full atmospheric sciences and meteorology report for University of Georgia
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a great choice for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #6 among the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Maryland-College Park ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of Maryland-College Park
State University of New York at Oswego ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at State University of New York at Oswego
Iowa State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at Iowa State University
University of Kansas placed #10 among the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at University of Kansas
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Florida State University came in at #12 for veteran atmospheric sciences and meteorology students this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Florida State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Millersville University of Pennsylvania placed #14 among the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. Millersville University of Pennsylvania scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full atmospheric sciences and meteorology report for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Purdue University-Main Campus landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Missouri-Columbia landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at University of Missouri-Columbia
University of California-Los Angeles ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of California-Los Angeles
Central Michigan University placed #18 among the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. Central Michigan University scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Central Michigan University
University of Wisconsin-Madison landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full atmospheric sciences and meteorology report for University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Colorado Boulder came in at #20 for veteran atmospheric sciences and meteorology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado State University-Fort Collins placed #21 among the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
University of California-San Diego landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. University of California-San Diego scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full atmospheric sciences and meteorology report for University of California-San Diego
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign came in at #23 for veteran atmospheric sciences and meteorology students this year. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus scores 74.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Utah landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing atmospheric sciences and meteorology. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about atmospheric sciences and meteorology at University of Utah
Not far behind, these atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying atmospheric sciences and meteorology: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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