Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 9 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates, 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
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