2025 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #182 out of the 363 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Combined, these schools handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to atmospheric sciences & meteorology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for atmospheric sciences & meteorology to pay back their student loans after receiving their bachelor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized atmospheric sciences & meteorology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The meteorology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in New York

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology.

Top New York Schools for a Bachelor's in Meteorology

1

University at Albany
Albany, NY

15 Annual Graduates

University at Albany is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the midsize city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University at Albany

2

SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY

16 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat SUNY Oswego if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the distant town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from SUNY Oswego

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania	274	64
Maryland	207	14
New Jersey	193	2
Delaware	130	6

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Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Related Rankings by Major

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Meteorology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	32
Meteorology	19

Most Popular Majors Related to Meteorology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	843
Physics	654
Geological & Earth Sciences	316
Other Physical Science	93
General Physical Sciences	54
Astronomy & Astrophysics	49
Materials Sciences	7

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.