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Meteorology in Illinois

Meteorology Schools in Illinois

41 students earned Meteorology degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Meteorology is the 214th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Meteorology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Meteorology Grads in Illinois

There are 2,450 people in the state and 80,590 people in the nation working in meteorology jobs.

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Wages for Meteorology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, meteorology grads earn an average of $80,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109.

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#2

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Western Illinois University

Macomb
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,990. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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Meteorology Careers in IL

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Chemistry 922
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 140
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
General Physical Sciences 24
Materials Sciences 2
Other Physical Science 1

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