Atmospheric Sciences at University of Utah
If you are interested in studying Atmospheric Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 atmospheric sciences degrees were awarded at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Distance learning is available at University of Utah. Among 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at University of Utah
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Utah’s Atmospheric Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 35 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 35 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Utah are 52% women (14) and 48% men (13).
Atmospheric Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Utah
Among the 12 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Utah, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah, below the national average of 20%.*
Atmospheric Sciences Master’s Program at University of Utah
Among the 13 master’s atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Utah, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 25%.*
Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Utah
Of the 2 doctoral atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Utah, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Utah
This Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Utah breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Utah pursue many career paths. Below are 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.