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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology (Income $0-$30k)

29 Ranked Colleges
158 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 1,167 people earned their degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, making the major the 230th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,050 and had an average of $25,463 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 158 atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent atmospheric sciences and meteorology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Princeton University landed the #1 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Princeton, New Jersey, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

Princeton also took the #2 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT also made our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #7 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Wyoming did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. UIUC is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. It awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s meteorology degrees to qualified students.

UC Davis also made our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

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#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s meteorology degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #12 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#14 in overall quality

University of Utah came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695.

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#15

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#23 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Report

#16

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#13 in overall quality

University at Albany did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAlbany, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s meteorology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree meteorology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Iowa State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. UNR is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 5 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also took the #18 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#10 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s meteorology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055.

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#22

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#13 in overall quality

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s meteorology students in 2019-2020.

UD also took the #13 spot in our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 4 doctorate’s meteorology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also made our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

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#24

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UH Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#17 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Meteorology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s meteorology degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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