Doctor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 136 people earned their doctor's degree in meteorology. This makes it the 109th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in meteorology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 136 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Meteorology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for 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 meteorology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in meteorology. About 66.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from CU - Boulder.
The most popular school in the United States for meteorology students seekinga doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from Colorado State.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from UW Seattle.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from Penn State University Park. About 25% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from UIUC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from MIT. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from UAlbany.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. 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 meteorology from UAH.
The 14th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from U Miami.
The 14th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from Princeton.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 meteorology from UCLA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for 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 meteorology from Florida State.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in 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 meteorology from UNR.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from Rutgers New Brunswick.
Utah State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. 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 meteorology from USU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
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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