Meteorology Basic Certificates
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Meteorology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 284 students 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 | 215 |
| Master’s Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Meteorology of $52,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 women than men pursue their basic certificate in Meteorology. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meteorology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 83.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 16.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 42 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Meteorology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Meteorology students seeking a basic certificate is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. This school awarded 72 basic certificates in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. This school awarded 27 basic certificates 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.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Cloud State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 13 basic certificates in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Meteorology. This school awarded 6 basic certificates 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.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. This school awarded 4 basic certificates 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 Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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.
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