Doctor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 students 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 | 213 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 125 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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 60.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The meteorology program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The meteorology program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The meteorology program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The meteorology program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% 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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The meteorology program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The meteorology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The meteorology program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Albany. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UAlbany.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UIUC.
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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The meteorology program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The meteorology program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The meteorology program at University of Arizona awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UAH.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The meteorology program at Princeton University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The meteorology program at University of Miami awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Hampton 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 $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. The meteorology program at Hampton University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Florida State.
The 16th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The meteorology program at George Mason University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in meteorology from UNR.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in meteorology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The meteorology program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
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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