Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,515/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (52% exposed)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #9 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 $481K $483K $460K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$168,816
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$159,932
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $41,515/yr, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott land near the $40,255 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 52% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt-to-$41,515 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #9 out of 11 programs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's financial outcomes for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

With 75% of applicants admitted, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,245 in Prescott, AZ.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott'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 →