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Atmospheric Sciences in Utah

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Utah

23 Meteorology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Atmospheric Sciences is the 159th most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Utah

Meteorology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a meteorology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of meteorology majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Utah

1,670 people in the state and 80,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to meteorology.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Utah

In this state, meteorology grads earn an average of $99,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Utah that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 33% $87,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Chemistry 219
Physics 187
Geological & Earth Sciences 124
General Physical Sciences 20
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 3

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