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Atmospheric Sciences in Wisconsin

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

34 students earned Meteorology degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Atmospheric Sciences is the 171st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a meteorology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

980 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 Wisconsin

Meteorology grads earn an average of $95,730 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Wisconsin that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year.

#3

Northland College

Ashland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
570 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,334 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 10% $95,980
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 5% $85,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Chemistry 406
Physics 264
Geological & Earth Sciences 130
Astronomy & Astrophysics 30
Materials Sciences 9

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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