Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology, consider the program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Of 50,737 students, 321 (1%) studied exclusively online and 20,178 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are 31% women (18) and 69% men (40).
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Of the 32 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 28% were women (9) and 72% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Of the 20 master’s atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 25%.*
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctoral Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 5 doctoral atmospheric sciences & meteorology graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology doctoral degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology doctoral degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 12%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Graduates
Those who complete Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $77,973 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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