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Atmospheric Sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Atmospheric Sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

If you are interested in studying Atmospheric Sciences, consider the program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 atmospheric sciences degrees were awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Studying Online at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Many students take online classes at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Of 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Atmospheric Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 3
Best Value Colorado #1 of 2
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #25 of 35

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 3
Best Value Colorado #1 of 2
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #25 of 35

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Atmospheric Sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are 54% women (14) and 46% men (12).

Atmospheric Sciences Master’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Among the 15 master’s atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

Colorado State University-Fort Collins gender breakdown of Atmospheric Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Atmospheric Sciences majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Among the 11 doctoral atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

Colorado State University-Fort Collins gender breakdown of Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Atmospheric Sciences majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Atmospheric Sciences Concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

This Atmospheric Sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 26

Highest-Paying Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Atmospheric Sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

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