Doctor’s Degrees in Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12 people earned their doctor's degree in meteorological science. This earns it the #407 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for meteorological science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in meteorological science. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorological science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Meteorological Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in meteorological science. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorological science students seekinga doctor'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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in meteorological science from University of Oklahoma. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for meteorological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in meteorological science from MIT.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in meteorological science from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorological science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 123 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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