Meteorology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Meteorology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Meteorology graduates were international students.
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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 | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 215 |
| Master’s Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Meteorology 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Meteorology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Meteorology. About 67.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meteorology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 80.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Meteorology. 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 Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 10 bachelor's 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.
University of South Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's 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.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's 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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Meteorology that also offer bachelor’s 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
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