Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology: bachelor's degree earnings by college

Median earnings of atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates (bachelor's degree) one year after graduation, at 11 colleges. National median: $43,756, rising to $60,092 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA$51,331$69,083$24,000
2Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVA$45,862$67,892$21,456
3Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottAZ$45,605$76,421—
4Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachFL$45,605$76,421—
5University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOK$45,356$63,104$27,000
6Ohio State University-Main CampusOH$43,756——
7Texas A&M University-College StationTX$42,299$54,593$19,500
8Central Michigan UniversityMI$41,929—$28,500
9University of Missouri-ColumbiaMO$39,962$55,790$17,500
10Millersville University of PennsylvaniaPA$39,257$57,702$26,000
11University of South AlabamaAL$38,415——

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates earn?

The median college reports $43,756 in earnings one year after a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology and $60,092 four years after. The highest is $51,331 at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

How much student debt do atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $24,292 at the typical college.