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2023 Best Atmospheric Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master'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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Atmospheric Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in California to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master's Degree Colleges.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Atmospheric Sciences

Our analysis found University of California - Los Angeles to be the best school for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

Full Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at University of California - Los Angeles Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best atmospheric sciences and meteorology schools in California. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.

Full Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology at University of California - Davis Report

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

Explore all the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges 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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