2025 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 36 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 colleges 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 the Rocky Mountains Region.

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 the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Meteorology

1

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

16 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology has to check out University of Colorado Boulder. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boulder.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of Colorado Boulder

2

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

10 Annual Graduates

University of Utah is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. U of U is a very large public university located in the city of Salt Lake City.More information about a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of Utah

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges by State

Explore the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	204	15
Colorado	190	22

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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	36

Most Popular Majors Related to Meteorology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	465
Physics	361
Geological & Earth Sciences	315
Astronomy & Astrophysics	96
General Physical Sciences	2
Other Physical Science	1

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.