Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in atmospheric sciences and meteorology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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 | — |
| 11 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $57,108 | $54,550 | #15 | — |
| 12 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $56,630 | $58,164 | #11 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for atmospheric sciences and meteorology?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for atmospheric sciences and meteorology ($60,997), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.