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Atmospheric Sciences in Virginia

Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Virginia

4,770 people in the state and 192,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Meteorology.

Atmospheric Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Meteorology grads earn an average of $94,819. Nationwide, they make an average of $126,348.

Atmospheric Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Virginia offering Meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,097 in their first year after graduation. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in VA

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

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View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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