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2023 Best Atmospheric Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, atmospheric sciences and meteorology was ranked #201 in the country. In fact 342 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Atmospheric Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for meteorology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Atmospheric Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named Texas A&M University - College Station the best school in the Southwest Region for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students working on their doctor’s degree. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.

Read full report on Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at Texas A&M University - College Station

#2

University of Houston

Houston, TX

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Houston is a great place for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students working on their doctor’s degree. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 4 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Read full report on Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at University of Arizona

Out of the 4 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.

Full Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Report

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges by State

Explore the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 21
Arizona 9
Oklahoma 27

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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