Atmospheric Sciences at University of Houston
If you plan to study Atmospheric Sciences, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 atmospheric sciences degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at University of Houston
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston’s Atmospheric Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Houston are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).
Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Of the 6 doctoral atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at University of Houston, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 12%.*
*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 University of Houston
The Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Houston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.