Meteorology Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Meteorology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of Meteorology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 284 degrees were awarded toMeteorology 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 (this page) | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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 men than women pursue master’s degrees in Meteorology. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meteorology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 68.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 12.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.
Saint Cloud State University is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 13 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Meteorology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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.
Vermont State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 7 master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Meteorology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Meteorology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Meteorology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master'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.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 4 master'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 Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Meteorology. This school awarded 4 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Meteorology that also offer master’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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