2026 Best Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools
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.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for meteorology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Meteorology in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in meteorology, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Meteorology
No school ranked higher than University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus this year for meteorology. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, meteorology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $44,270. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $21,900 in student loans.
More information about a degree in meteorology from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Other Meteorology Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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