by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology to qualified students.
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The meteorology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality meteorology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The meteorology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology.
University of Georgia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of Georgia
Florida State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the meteorology program earn about $31,392 in their early career salary.
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George Mason University is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from George Mason University
Virginia Tech is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, meteorology bachelor's recipients usually earn around $29,714 in their early careers.
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NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from North Carolina State University
Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology bachelor's degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach get an earnings boost of about $6,486 over the average income of atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates.
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ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from East Carolina University
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from College of Charleston
Located in the small city of Asheville, UNCA is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of North Carolina at Asheville
Explore the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 43 |
| Georgia | 224 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 37 |
| Virginia | 213 | 47 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 12 |
| Alabama | 184 | 13 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 2 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 94 |
| General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4,060 |
| Physics | 1,437 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,002 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 107 |
| Other Physical Science | 86 |
| General Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 15 |
