2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 114 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
University Of Wyoming tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology master's degree schools in the United States. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $20,283 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,880. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
You'll get strong value at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2 this year. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Texas Tech University Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology students take on a median of $24,271 in debt. Texas Tech University alumni report median earnings of $62,454 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%. Read more about Texas Tech University
You'll get strong value at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3 this year. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology students take on a median of $19,176 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
You'll get strong value at University Of Nevada Reno, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Reno, NV, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. University Of Nevada Reno Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology students take on a median of $19,918 in debt. Median earnings reach $60,614 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,918 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Reno
Out of the 114 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #5 spot. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. The median Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program debt is $21,813. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,792. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $22,311. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $81,054. That is a strong return on a $22,311 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $15,005. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $104,043. That is a strong return on a $15,005 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Cornell University report
University Of Arizona came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,979. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Arizona
Iowa State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools. This public school is set in Ames, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $23,495 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full Iowa State University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. Colorado State University Fort Collins alumni report median earnings of $60,543 a decade after entry. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado State University Fort Collins has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of California Los Angeles placed #11 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. The median Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program debt is $16,097. University Of California Los Angeles alumni report median earnings of $82,511 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,860. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
University Of California Davis landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $80,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Davis has an acceptance rate of 42%. Get the full University Of California Davis report
University Of Utah placed #14 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,170. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Utah
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools. This public school is set in Norman, OK. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $21,900. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,126. Set against $21,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Suny At Albany landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,601, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $25,875. Median earnings reach $67,979 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,875 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. University Of Washington Seattle Campus Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology students take on a median of $16,481 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 39%. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $20,373. Median earnings reach $69,738 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,373 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder
Florida State University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $27,125 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. Florida State University alumni report median earnings of $61,675 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,125 median debt. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. More on Florida State University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools. Set in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology students take on a median of $26,657 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,990 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee has an acceptance rate of 91%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
University Of Kansas came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,945. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Kansas
George Mason University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $23,529. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,343 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about George Mason University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #23 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology student debt is $19,137. Graduates go on to earn a median of $83,648 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #24 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $74,479. Set against $25,120 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
University Of Delaware came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Delaware
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Creighton University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools. More on Creighton University
Ohio University Southern Campus came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ohio University Southern Campus report
University Of California Berkeley placed #28 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Manhattan College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Manhattan College
Chandler Gilbert Community College placed #30 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. More on Chandler Gilbert Community College
Suny College At Brockport came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Suny College At Brockport
Northern Illinois University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools. Read more about Northern Illinois University
Ohio University Lancaster Campus placed #33 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. See the full Ohio University Lancaster Campus profile
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi placed #34 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. More on Texas A And M University Corpus Christi
Arizona State University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Arizona State University
East Mississippi Community College placed #36 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. Read the full report on East Mississippi Community College
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Vermont Technical College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Vermont Technical College
Gateway Community College Phoenix offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Gateway Community College Phoenix report
Saint Cloud State University placed #40 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. More on Saint Cloud State University
Central Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Central Michigan University
University Of South Alabama landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of South Alabama report
University Of Hawaii At Manoa offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. More on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Western Connecticut State University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Western Connecticut State University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
Community College Of Beaver County came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Community College Of Beaver County profile
University Of North Carolina At Asheville landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Saint Louis University Main Campus report
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #50 among the best-value Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 114 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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