Atmospheric Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences is offered at 91 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.6% of Atmospheric Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,341 degrees were awarded toAtmospheric 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 (this page) | 366 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 149 |
Earnings of Atmospheric Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 119 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Atmospheric Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 39 | 14.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Atmospheric Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master'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-Main Campus is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master'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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 39 master'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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 36 master'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 at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Atmospheric Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 26 master'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 North Dakota comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. This school awarded 23 master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atmospheric Sciences Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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