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Atmospheric Sciences in Colorado

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Colorado

36 Meteorology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Atmospheric Sciences is the 91st most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Colorado

Meteorology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a meteorology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of meteorology majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Colorado

2,770 people in the state and 80,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to meteorology.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Colorado

In this state, meteorology grads earn an average of $96,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Colorado that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 34% $92,400
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Physics 101
Geological & Earth Sciences 86
Chemistry 76
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13
Materials Sciences 5

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

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