Meteorology at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Meteorology, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 meteorology degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Meteorology graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Meteorology graduates at Western Kentucky University are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
Meteorology Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 5 bachelor’s meteorology degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, above the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Meteorology Graduates
Those who complete Meteorology program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for 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 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $77,973 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
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.