Arizona · Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Best colleges for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology in Arizona

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Arizona, Arizona State University Campus Immersion and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott award the most Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology degrees and certificates in Arizona: 11, 7 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Arizona colleges offer Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology and award 24 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology program focuses on the study of the Earth's atmosphere and its physical processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding weather patterns, climate variability, and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 40.04
States offered
44
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$41,515
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$38,461
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Atmospheric and Space Scientists
$112,930
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Prescott Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$41,515468%$38,461$25,500

Colleges awarding the most Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology degrees in Arizona

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
11Not reported
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
7Not reported
3Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Prescott Private not-for-profit
4$41,515
4Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Arizona colleges offering Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Mesa Community CollegeMesaPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Atmospheric and Space Scientists (SOC 19-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$97,450
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Atmospheric and Space Scientists earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
80
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$112,930
median $115,020
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology degrees?+

University of Arizona (11 graduates a year), Arizona State University Campus Immersion (7 graduates a year) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott (4 graduates a year) award the most Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Arizona colleges offer Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Arizona is $112,930 (median $115,020), across about 80 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology program?+

The Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology program focuses on the study of the Earth's atmosphere and its physical processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding weather patterns, climate variability, and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, science, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Atmospheric and Space Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +0.7% growth with around 700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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