Colorado · Climate Science

Best Climate Science institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

The Climate Science program focuses on the interdisciplinary study of climate systems, integrating knowledge from various fields such as mathematics, physics, and geography. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.35
States offered
6
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Atmospheric and Space Scientists
$115,630
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Climate Science in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public
367%

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 Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
1,150
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$115,630
median $104,670
Best-paying metro
$123,680
Boulder, CO

Related careers

Atmospheric and Space Scientists
$115,630 avg · 1,150 jobs
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$93,090 avg · 340 jobs
Geographers
avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Climate Science programs in Colorado.

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

The average annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Colorado is $115,630 (median $104,670), across about 1,150 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Climate Science program?+

The Climate Science program focuses on the interdisciplinary study of climate systems, integrating knowledge from various fields such as mathematics, physics, and geography. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

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).

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.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, 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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