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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,790/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (52% exposed)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)
ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #11 of 11 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $444K $450K $436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.9x 10.0x 9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.7x 2.8x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,820
Out-of-state: $162,412 (2.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,712
-51% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Madison's Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology program produces graduates earning $36,790/yr — within striking distance of the $40,255 national average for this field.

At 10.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 52% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #11 out of 11 programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison's financial outcomes for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 35,665 students enrolled in Madison, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr
Atmospheric and space scientists $97,450/yr
View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Other Schools

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ($44,270) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($43,494) Texas A & M University-College Station ($41,519) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($41,515) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($41,515) University of Missouri-Columbia ($41,430) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ($41,026) Florida State University ($39,967)

Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chemical Engineering ($85,945) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($83,260) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,018) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,566) Industrial Engineering ($80,435) Insurance ($78,796) Materials Engineering ($76,662) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($75,513)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Madison's Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 52% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →