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2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Indiana

[Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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• Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Indiana

2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Indiana

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

Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

$12,144 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,542 Avg Student Debt

$63,742 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Indiana University Bloomington the best value for a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology in Indiana. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $20,542. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $52,123. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

$48,450 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$63,191 Median Earnings (10yr)

Valparaiso University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,450. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program here. Early-career atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates make about $51,987. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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.