2026 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Michigan

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools.

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• Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Degrees Awarded

$66,254 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 school for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 36 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

2

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Degrees Awarded

$50,688 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong atmospheric sciences & meteorology program will find one at Central Michigan University, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from Central Michigan University earn around $50,688 in the first couple years of their career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Central Michigan University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.