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Bachelor's-16% vs national median94 grads tracked

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 26th of 28 bachelor's programs in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,990
middle 50%: $22,212 – $36,903
Median · 5 years out
$52,093
middle 50%: $38,771 – $64,402
Median · 10 years out
$68,249
middle 50%: $52,920 – $95,830

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of North Carolina - Charlotte's bachelor's program in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology earn a median $29,990 one year after graduating, rising to $68,249 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $61,903 for this field, ranking 26th of 28 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,306 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Missouri - Columbia
$58,150 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$57,828 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$56,406 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$56,069 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oneonta
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$45,210 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out

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