Doctor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
In 2020-2021, 125 doctor's degrees were awarded to meteorology majors. 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 | 755 |
| Master’s Degree | 213 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 125 |
| Basic Certificate | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
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
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in meteorology. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at CU - Boulder. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Colorado State. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Texas A&M College Station.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at University of Oklahoma. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% 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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UW Seattle. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at U-M. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Penn State University Park.
University at Albany comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. 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, 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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at MIT.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UMCP. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at University of Arizona.
The 12th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at 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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at U Miami.
Hampton University 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 $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Hampton.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at 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 $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. The meteorology program at University of Nevada - Reno awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UCLA.
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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 | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
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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