Atmospheric Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 91 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.2% of Atmospheric Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,341 people earned theirAtmospheric Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Atmospheric Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 824 |
| Master’s Degree | 366 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 149 |
Earnings of Atmospheric Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences of $52,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,631 |
| 4 years | $52,102 |
| 5 years | $61,596 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Atmospheric Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 84 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Atmospheric Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 54 | 36.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Atmospheric Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Atmospheric Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 974 |
| Meteorology | 284 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other | 64 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 18 |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Atmospheric Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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