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Atmospheric Sciences at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

If you are interested in studying Atmospheric Sciences, consider the program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is located in Norman, OK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 atmospheric sciences graduations were recorded at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Studying Online at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. Among 30,851 students, 4,842 (16%) studied exclusively online and 10,504 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus’s Atmospheric Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oklahoma	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 35
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 35

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oklahoma	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 35
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 35

Earnings for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Graduates of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus’s Atmospheric Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,913
2 years	$36,134
4 years	$51,532
5 years	$55,307

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Atmospheric Sciences graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus earn a median of $51,532, compared with $64,757 for all University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Atmospheric Sciences graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $21,900.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are 32% women (23) and 68% men (49).

Atmospheric Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Of the 43 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 30% were women (13) and 70% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, below the national average of 20%.*

Atmospheric Sciences Master’s Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Of the 21 master’s atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 29% were women (6) and 71% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 14% of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Of the 8 doctoral atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1

Minority students account for 12% of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus

This Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Meteorology	72

Top-Paying Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

• 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.