Meteorology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 42 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best meteorology schools.
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Choosing a Great Meteorology School
Where you study meteorology matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Meteorology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Meteorology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Meteorology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus this year for meteorology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 71 meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their meteorology degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $44,270 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,900 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong meteorology program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 39 meteorology degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the meteorology program make about $43,494 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Students looking for a strong meteorology program will find one at Iowa State University, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 27 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the meteorology program make about $53,900 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,495 to complete this degree.
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Saint Cloud State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best meteorology schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 13 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $51,625. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in meteorology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte awarded about 13 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $24,673 in student loans.
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University Of South Alabama earned the #6 position for meteorology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mobile. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Alabama in the most recent data year. Meteorology graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $51,592 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete this degree.
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Central Michigan University landed the #7 spot for meteorology this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 13 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.
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).
