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2026 Best Meteorology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
13 Meteorology Degrees Awarded
$50,688 Avg Early-Career Salary

Meteorology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best meteorology schools.

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Best Schools for Meteorology in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall meteorology education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Meteorology

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University tops our 2026 ranking of the best meteorology schools. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 13 meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Meteorology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in meteorology from Central Michigan University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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