Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in atmospheric sciences and meteorology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
All 16 colleges reporting atmospheric sciences and meteorology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $76,421 | $78,524 | #2 | $41,515 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $76,421 | $81,340 | #1 | $41,515 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $71,425 | $70,175 | #6 | $41,026 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $69,083 | $70,258 | #5 | $42,595 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $67,892 | $61,822 | #9 | $43,494 |
| 6 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $66,943 | $71,252 | #3 | $39,967 |
| 7 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY | $65,068 | $61,931 | #8 | $34,361 |
| 8 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $63,104 | $70,851 | #4 | $44,270 |
| 9 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $60,092 | $64,468 | #7 | — |
| 10 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $59,427 | $56,562 | #12 | — |
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| 13 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $55,790 | $59,819 | #10 | $41,430 |
| 14 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $54,593 | $55,505 | #14 | $41,519 |
| 15 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $52,786 | $55,524 | #13 | — |
| 16 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,198 | $48,337 | #16 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for atmospheric sciences and meteorology?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for atmospheric sciences and meteorology ($60,997).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.