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General Meteorology in Illinois

General Meteorology Schools in Illinois

39 General Meteorology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, General Meteorology is the 377th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general meteorology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for General Meteorology Grads in Illinois

2,450 people in the state and 80,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general meteorology.

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Wages for General Meteorology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a general meteorology grad in the state is $80,660, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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#2

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,484. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

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General Meteorology Careers in IL

Some of the careers general meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Meteorology 3

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