Doctor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 136 people earned their doctor's degree in meteorology. This makes it the 109th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for meteorology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in meteorology. About 66.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from CU - Boulder.
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from Colorado State.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from U-M. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. 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 doctor's degree in meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 25% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UAlbany.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UIUC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from MIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UMCP. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UAH.
Princeton University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from Princeton.
University of Miami comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from U Miami.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from Florida State.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from GMU.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UNR.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UCLA. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
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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