Bachelor’s Degrees in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 560 people earned their bachelor's degree in general meteorology. This makes it the 372nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general meteorology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 560 |
| Master’s Degree | 223 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 123 |
| Basic Certificate | 49 |
Earnings of General Meteorology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general meteorology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general meteorology majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. About 60.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 341 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general meteorology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 420 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular General Meteorology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Penn State University Park. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. About 33% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Millersville. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Ohio State. About 15% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Mizzou. About 62% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Valparaiso University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Valpo. About 27% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 47% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from NC State. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UW Seattle. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UMCP. About 53% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from U of U. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Dakota comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UND. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Florida State. About 54% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Albany comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UAlbany. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from CU - Boulder. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Purdue. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from UGA. Of these students, 41% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Plymouth State University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in general meteorology from Plymouth State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general meteorology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 210 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 45 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 13 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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