Master’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 258 people earned their master's degree in meteorology. This makes it the 203rd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in meteorology. About 60.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 178 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Florida State.
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UCLA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Plymouth State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Plymouth State.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UC Davis.
The 7th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UNR.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from U-M. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Colorado State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Texas Tech.
The 11th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UH Manoa.
The 11th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in meteorology from San Jose State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Iowa State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UAlbany. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UIUC.
University of Arizona is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Arizona.
University of North Dakota is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UND. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UW - Madison. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in meteorology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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