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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 43 students earned their Meteorology degrees in WA.

An Atmospheric Sciences major is the 161st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 2,430 people in the state and 80,590 people in the nation working in meteorology jobs.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Washington

In this state, meteorology grads earn an average of $95,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 16% $89,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Physical Sciences 740
Physics 392
Chemistry 352
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Astronomy & Astrophysics 70

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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