Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 4,500 people employed in jobs related to a Meteorology degree, compared to 192,530 nationwide.
Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Meteorology grad in the state is $139,913, compared to a typical salary of $126,348 nationwide.
Most Popular Atmospheric Sciences Programs in IL
Our data covers 4 colleges in Illinois offering Meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.
Atmospheric Sciences Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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