Master’s Degrees in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 223 people earned their master's degree in general meteorology. This earns it the #407 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general meteorology. About 58.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general meteorology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular General Meteorology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Florida State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Florida State.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master'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, 14 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UW Seattle. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UCLA. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Plymouth State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Plymouth State.
University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UC Davis.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Texas Tech.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from U-M. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Colorado State. About 46% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UNR.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UH Manoa.
San Jose State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from San Jose State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Albany is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UAlbany. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. 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 master's degree in general meteorology from Penn State University Park. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UIUC.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 41% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from University of Arizona.
University of North Dakota is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UND. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management.
University of Kansas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from KU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general meteorology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 31 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 3 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 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.
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