Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY · Bachelor's Degree
SUNY Maritime College graduates in atmospheric sciences and meteorology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How SUNY Maritime College 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 | — |
Other Majors at SUNY Maritime College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | $115,831 | $79,797 | #5 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $107,749 | $77,964 | #39 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $106,932 | $77,895 | #14 of 318 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | $106,186 | $92,559 | #3 of 6 |
| Industrial Engineering | $102,563 | $91,470 | #24 of 94 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $85,603 | $44,675 | #10 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Maritime College atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,361 one year after graduating and $65,068 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Maritime College rank for atmospheric sciences and meteorology?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates, SUNY Maritime College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is atmospheric sciences and meteorology at SUNY Maritime College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more 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.