Atmospheric Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Atmospheric Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 atmospheric sciences degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Atmospheric Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 35 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 35 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 45% women (17) and 55% men (21).
Atmospheric Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 14 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 20%.*
Atmospheric Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 15 master’s atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Atmospheric Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 25%.*
Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 9 doctoral atmospheric sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below 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 Wisconsin-Madison
This Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Atmospheric Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
- 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.
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