Doctor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 151 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 | 209 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 151 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
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 62.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 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 $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 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.
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 $8,815 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.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from U-M. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 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. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UIUC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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 $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UMCP.
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 $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from MIT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 12th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from University of Arizona.
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 $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 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 $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UCLA. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the 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 $8,133 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,814 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 $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 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.
Meteorology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 139 | |
| 10 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
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*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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