Meteorology Associate Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Meteorology. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 284 people earned theirMeteorology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Meteorology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 215 |
| Master’s Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Meteorology of $52,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meteorology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 50.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a associate degree in Meteorology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Meteorology students seeking a associate degree is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Meteorology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 974 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other | 64 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 18 |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | 1 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.