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2026 Best Value General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$22,342 Avg Student Debt
$61,981 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Badge [General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/atmospheric-sciences-and-meteorology-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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2026 Best Value General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general atmospheric sciences & meteorology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earned the #1 spot for value among general atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools in the Southwest Region. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,794. Students borrow a median of $25,508 to complete the general atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Early-career general atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $47,130. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi admits about 89% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $41,519. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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