Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $41,515 track close to the $40,255 national median for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology's typical career paths, with 52% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $41,515 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #10 of 11 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology programs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.