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2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
$21,577 Avg Student Debt
$73,372 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Badge [Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology](/majors/physical-sciences/atmospheric-sciences-meteorology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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2026 Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in Pennsylvania

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

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Our analysis ranked Millersville University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology in Pennsylvania. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Millersville. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,952. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $47,049. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Typical student debt for atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates is $16,155. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. Roughly 61% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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