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Atmospheric Sciences in California

Atmospheric Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in California

There are 26,520 people in the state and 192,530 people in the nation working in Meteorology jobs.

Atmospheric Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in California

Meteorology grads earn an average of $157,647 in the state and $126,348 nationwide.

Atmospheric Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 5 colleges in California that offer Meteorology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 7% $77,973
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 0% $95,957
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716
Remote Sensing Technicians -2% $99,834

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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