Meteorological Science
Types of Degrees Meteorological Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many meteorology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 210 |
Master’s Degree | 31 |
Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Basic Certificate | 4 |
What Meteorological Science Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, meteorological science majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Meteorological Science Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in meteorological science should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
- Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Skills for Meteorological Science Majors
meteorological science majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Abilities for Meteorological Science Majors
Meteorological Science majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Meteorological Science Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with meteorological science:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 12.5% | $94,110 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 9.9% | $90,860 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorological Science?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of meteorological science majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
White | 174 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Meteorological Science
Some careers associated with meteorological science require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to meteorological science have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Some College Courses | 1.2% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 25.4% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 4.7% |
Master’s Degree | 33.4% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 1.5% |
Doctoral Degree | 24.8% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 9.4% |
Online Meteorological Science Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 11 | 2 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 5 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 4 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Meteorological Science
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to meteorological science.
Major | Number of Grads |
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General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 955 |
Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 51 |
Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 14 |
Atmospheric Physics & Dynamics | 0 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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