Meteorology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Meteorology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.7% 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 | 215 |
| Master’s Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 12 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meteorology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 8.3% |
| International Students | 2 | 16.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor'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.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor'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.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor'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.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor'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 South Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 10 doctor'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 6 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor'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.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor'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.
College of Charleston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 5 doctor'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.