Bachelor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
In 2020-2021, 755 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 | 755 |
| Master’s Degree | 213 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 125 |
| Basic Certificate | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in meteorology is $36,669. 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 $33,033 and the high is $39,819.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in meteorology is $22,807. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,899 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,825.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in meteorology. About 59.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 447 |
| Women | 308 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 593 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 38% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 19% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from Millersville. Of these students, 42% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UW Seattle. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The meteorology program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The meteorology program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 19 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $43,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Valpo.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UCSD. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UIUC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 56% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,756 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 27% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Vermont University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,322 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Northern Vermont University. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $9,095 per year. The meteorology program at North Carolina State University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at St. Cloud State University. Of these students, 20% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at U of U. About 14% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UMCP. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 bachelor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UNC Charlotte. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorology from UND.
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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 | 14,951 |
| Physics | 8,290 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5,119 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 979 |
| General Physical Sciences | 320 |
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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