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Doctor's Degree in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology

Doctor’s Degrees in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology

123 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 35 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in general meteorology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 46.3% of general meteorology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 123 people earned their doctor's degree in general meteorology. This makes it the 153rd most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for general meteorology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general meteorology. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 81
Women 42
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 50
International Students 57
Other Races/Ethnicities 6
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There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
12 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

The most popular school in the United States for general meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from CU - Boulder.

12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The most popular school in the United States for general meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Colorado State.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UW Seattle.

#4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U-M. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
6 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 25% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UMCP. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University at Albany

Albany, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

University at Albany is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UAlbany.

5 Yearly Graduations
14% Women

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UIUC.

#10

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UAH.

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U Miami.

#12

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Princeton.

#14

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from MIT. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations

The 14th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from GMU.

#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
2 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U of U. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

2 Yearly Graduations

University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UNR.

#14

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
2 Yearly Graduations

Utah State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from USU.

#14

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
2 Yearly Graduations

Florida State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Florida State.

#14

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
2 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UCLA. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general meteorology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Meteorology 12
Other Atmospheric Sciences 1

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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