Master’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
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Education Levels of Meteorology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 students 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 | 213 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 125 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in meteorology. About 62.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 132 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of meteorology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UW Seattle. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UCLA. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,160 per year. The meteorology program at Plymouth State University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in meteorology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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 - Davis awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% 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. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in meteorology from UNR. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% 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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at U-M.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The meteorology program at Texas Tech University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% 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. The meteorology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in meteorology from San Jose State. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at Iowa State.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UAlbany.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UIUC. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in meteorology from University of Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The meteorology program at University of North Dakota awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to meteorology majors at UW - Madison. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for meteorology majors who are seeking their master'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 4 master'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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 187 |
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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