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Atmospheric Sciences in Alaska

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Alaska

5 Meteorology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Atmospheric Sciences major is the 86th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Alaska

There are 590 people in the state and 80,590 people in the nation working in meteorology jobs.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Alaska

Meteorology grads earn an average of $85,980 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,456 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in AK

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0% $86,850
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Geological & Earth Sciences 37
Chemistry 14
Physics 4

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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