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Atmospheric Sciences in Alabama

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 17 students earned their Meteorology degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Atmospheric Sciences is the 178th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Alabama

Meteorology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a meteorology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of meteorology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Alabama

490 people in the state and 80,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to meteorology.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a meteorology grad in the state is $104,130, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Graduates earn an average $47,533 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 16% $95,380
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $77,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Chemistry 326
Physics 117
Other Physical Science 51
Geological & Earth Sciences 38
General Physical Sciences 3
Materials Sciences 2

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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