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2026 Best Value Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$16,599 Avg Student Debt
$83,727 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Badge [Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/atmospheric-sciences-and-meteorology-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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2026 Best Value Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Far Western Region

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

Best Value Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California San Diego, our #1 best value for other atmospheric sciences & meteorology in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. Set against $17,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for other atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete the other atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Soon after graduation, other atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $63,833. Set against $16,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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

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