Field of study · CIP 40.04
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Offered at 155 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 71 | $43,756 | $65,842 | $24,125 |
| Master's | 37 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 36 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | AZ | $45,605 | $83,100 | — |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $45,605 | $83,100 | — |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $45,862 | $73,983 | $21,500 |
| 4 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | OK | $45,356 | $72,596 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $51,331 | $71,772 | $24,000 |
| 6 | Saint Cloud State University | MN | — | $70,696 | — |
| 7 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $42,299 | $68,321 | $21,284 |
| 8 | Valparaiso University | IN | — | $66,076 | $27,000 |
| 9 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $39,962 | $65,608 | $19,500 |
| 10 | University at Albany | NY | — | $63,885 | — |
| 11 | Iowa State University | IA | — | $60,778 | $24,250 |
| 12 | Vermont State University | VT | — | $57,934 | — |
| 13 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PA | $39,257 | $57,702 | $26,000 |
| 14 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | — | $55,348 | — |
| 15 | Northern Illinois University | IL | — | $53,691 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | — | $84,469 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
ChemistryBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $70,989PhysicsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $84,353Materials SciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings —Physical Sciences, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings —Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $63,878Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings —Physical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $80,103
Quick answers
- How much do atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in atmospheric sciences and meteorology reports median earnings of $43,756. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
