Bachelor’s Degrees in Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 210 people earned their bachelor's degree in meteorological science. This earns it the #505 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in meteorological science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 210 |
| Master’s Degree | 31 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Meteorological Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for meteorological science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for meteorological science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. About 66.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 139 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorological science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 174 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Meteorological Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in meteorological science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorological science students seekinga bachelor'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, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 32% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 35% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from St. Cloud State University. Of these students, 18% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Michigan University. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Central Michigan. About 27% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from UNC Charlotte. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from USA.
SUNY Oswego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from SUNY Oswego. Of these students, 31% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Florida Tech. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. 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, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Iowa State. Of these students, 50% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Kentucky University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from WKU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Oneonta. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from SUNY Oneonta.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from UWM.
University of Miami comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from U Miami.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northland College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Northland. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Illinois University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from WIU.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in meteorological science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 40% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Charleston is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in meteorological science. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from C of C.
The 18th most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of the Incarnate Word. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in meteorological science from UIW. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorological science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 560 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 45 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 13 |
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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