Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in atmospheric sciences and meteorology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,595 one year after graduating and $69,083 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for atmospheric sciences and meteorology?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for atmospheric sciences and meteorology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is atmospheric sciences and meteorology at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for atmospheric sciences and meteorology ($60,997), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.