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Best Schools for Atmospheric Science & Meteorology in 2026

11 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026

These are the top schools offering Atmospheric Science & Meteorology, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Atmospheric Science & Meteorology graduate earns $40,255/yr across 11 schools.

Programs Ranked
11
Avg Earnings
$40,255/yr
Avg DW Score
48/100
AI Risk
Very High
56% task exposure

All Atmospheric Science & Meteorology Programs Ranked

Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.

# Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
1 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL 		59
53–63 		$39,967/yr Very High 27.0x
2 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OK 		56
51–58 		$44,270/yr Very High 13.4x
3 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL 		49
41–56 		$41,026/yr Very High 11.0x
4 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
SUNY Maritime College · Throggs Neck, NY 		50
42–55 		$34,361/yr Very High 16.3x
5 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Texas A & M University-College Station · College Station, TX 		50
44–54 		$41,519/yr Very High 10.5x
6 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA 		49
44–53 		$43,494/yr Very High 9.0x
7 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO 		48
43–51 		$41,430/yr Very High 9.0x
8 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Ball State University · Muncie, IN 		46
42–47 		$36,920/yr Very High 7.6x
9 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI 		45
41–47 		$36,790/yr Very High 7.2x
10 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott · Prescott, AZ 		40
35–41 		$41,515/yr Very High 1.5x
11 Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach · Daytona Beach, FL 		40
35–41 		$41,515/yr Very High 1.5x

Methodology

Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).

Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Atmospheric Science & Meteorology?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, Florida State University ranks #1 for Atmospheric Science & Meteorology with a score of 59/100 and graduate earnings of $39,967/yr.
How much do Atmospheric Science & Meteorology graduates earn?
Across 11 schools, Atmospheric Science & Meteorology graduates earn an average of $40,255/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $44,270/yr.
Is Atmospheric Science & Meteorology a good major for AI resistance?
Atmospheric Science & Meteorology has an average AI task exposure of 56%, rated "Very High". This field has significant AI exposure. Check individual program pages for scenario analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Last updated 2025.