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Atmospheric Sciences in Illinois

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Meteorology degrees in IL.

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

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences 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 Atmospheric Sciences 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:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,321. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,305. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
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

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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