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2023 Best Atmospheric Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 36 degrees and certificates were awarded to atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #176 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Atmospheric Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California

Check out the meteorology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Atmospheric Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the best school in California for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students working on their doctor’s degree. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of California - Davis is a great place for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students working on their doctor’s degree. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Davis.

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Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 21
Nevada 10
Hawaii 8
Alaska 5

One of 8 majors within the area of study, atmospheric sciences and meteorology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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