Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
If you plan to study atmospheric sciences & meteorology, take a look at what South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.SD Mines is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and approximately 2,475 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology section at the bottom of this page.
SD Mines Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology
- Master’s Degree in Meteorology
SD Mines Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Rankings
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in meteorology, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Meteorology Student Demographics at SD Mines
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
SD Mines Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Program
In the meteorology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 33% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a master's in meteorology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That Meteorology Grads May Go Into
A degree in meteorology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Occupation | Jobs in SD | Average Salary in SD |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 80 | $105,190 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 60 | $82,600 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 40 | $82,780 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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