Master’s Degrees in General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of General Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 223 people earned their master's degree in general meteorology. This makes it the 407th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general meteorology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general meteorology. About 58.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general meteorology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular General Meteorology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general meteorology students seekinga master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Florida State.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 14 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UW Seattle. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UCLA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Plymouth State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Plymouth State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UC Davis.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Colorado State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from U-M. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UNR.
Texas Tech University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from Texas Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from San Jose State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UH Manoa.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UIUC.
University at Albany comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UAlbany. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 master's degree in general meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from University of Arizona.
University of North Dakota comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UND. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general meteorology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from UW - Madison. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general meteorology from KU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general meteorology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 31 |
| Other Atmospheric Sciences | 3 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | 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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