Master’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 258 people earned their master's degree in meteorology. This earns it the #203 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for meteorology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in meteorology. About 60.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 178 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Meteorology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in meteorology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Florida State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Florida State.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 14 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 12 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UCLA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Plymouth State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Plymouth State.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UC Davis.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Colorado State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from U-M. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UNR.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Texas Tech.
The 11th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in meteorology from San Jose State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UH Manoa.
The 13th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UIUC.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from Iowa State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UAlbany. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 master's degree in meteorology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Arizona.
University of North Dakota is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in meteorology. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UND. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UW - Madison. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to meteorology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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