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Atmospheric Sciences in Colorado

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Colorado

58 students earned Meteorology degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Atmospheric Sciences is the 142nd most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of meteorology majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Colorado

There are 2,770 people in the state and 80,590 people in the nation working in meteorology jobs.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Meteorology grads earn an average of $96,890 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,393 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,679.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at USAFA.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 34% $92,400
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Physics 304
Chemistry 278
Geological & Earth Sciences 213
Astronomy & Astrophysics 73
Materials Sciences 5
General Physical Sciences 4

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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