Bachelor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 828 people earned their bachelor's degree in meteorology. This makes it the 182nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in meteorology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 828 |
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 136 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in meteorology is $41,430. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,421 and the high is $41,519.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for meteorology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in meteorology. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 508 |
| Women | 320 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 629 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 63 |
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. About 32% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 41,430.
Virginia Tech comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from Virginia Tech. About 35% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,430.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorology. 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 meteorology from Penn State University Park. About 32% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 41,430.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in 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 meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 33% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 41,430.
The 5th most popular school in the country for 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 meteorology from Millersville. Of these students, 44% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Millersville University of Pennsylvania meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
The 6th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. About 53% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,430.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorology. 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 meteorology from Ohio State. Of these students, 15% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 41,430.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in 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 meteorology from Mizzou. Of these students, 62% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 41,430.
The 9th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Valparaiso University. 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 meteorology from Valpo. Of these students, 27% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Valparaiso University meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
The 9th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UCSD. About 32% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 41,430.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in 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 meteorology from UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,430.
The 12th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 meteorology from UW - Madison. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in 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 meteorology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
North Carolina State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in 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 meteorology from NC State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. North Carolina State University meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
The 13th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Cloud State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from St. Cloud State University. About 18% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Cloud State University meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
The 17th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Utah. 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 meteorology from U of U. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at University of Utah make a median salary of 41,430.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in 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 meteorology from UMCP. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maryland - College Park meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UNC Charlotte. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in meteorology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte make a median salary of 41,430.
University of North Dakota is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in 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 meteorology from UND. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of North Dakota meteorology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,430.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13,247 |
| Physics | 7,715 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5,022 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,035 |
| General Physical Sciences | 356 |
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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