Doctor’s Degrees in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 123 people earned their doctor's degree in general meteorology. This earns it the #153 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general meteorology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 223 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 123 |
Earnings of General Meteorology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general meteorology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general meteorology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general meteorology. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 81 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular General Meteorology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Boulder tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from CU - Boulder.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Colorado State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U-M. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UW Seattle.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Penn State University Park. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UIUC.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UMCP. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Albany. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UAlbany.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UAH.
University of Miami comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U Miami.
Princeton University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Princeton.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UCLA. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from Florida State.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from MIT. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from UNR.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from USU.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from U of U. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general meteorology from GMU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general meteorology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 12 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 1 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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