Master’s Degrees in Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 31 people earned their master's degree in meteorological science. This earns it the #772 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in meteorological science. About 71.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorological science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Meteorological Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in meteorological science. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorological science students seekinga master'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, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorological science from University of Oklahoma.
Iowa State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorological science from Iowa State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorological science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in meteorological science from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorological science. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in meteorological science from Florida Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorological science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 223 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 3 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 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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