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Atmospheric Sciences in North Carolina

Atmospheric Sciences Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in North Carolina

9,300 people in the state and 192,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Meteorology.

Atmospheric Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Meteorology grads earn an average of $154,322. Nationwide, they make an average of $126,348.

Atmospheric Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer Meteorology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,866 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,475 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,953 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers Meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $77,973
Quality Control Analysts $53,423
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $95,957
Remote Sensing Technicians $99,834

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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