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Best Schools for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall atmospheric sciences & meteorology education in the Rocky Mountains Region.
Top Schools in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Leading the list is University Of Colorado Boulder, our #1 school for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 36 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans.
More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of Colorado Boulder
Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete this degree.
See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 27 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans.
More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of Utah
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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 · 8 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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