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Atmospheric Sciences in Virginia

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Atmospheric Sciences Schools in Virginia

7 students earned Meteorology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Atmospheric Sciences is the 170th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Atmospheric Sciences Majors in Virginia

Meteorology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a meteorology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of meteorology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Atmospheric Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 2,100 people in the state and 80,590 people in the nation working in meteorology jobs.

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Wages for Atmospheric Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Meteorology grads earn an average of $108,330 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer meteorology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. 75% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton. 85% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Atmospheric Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers meteorology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 17% $104,550
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $84,690
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to meteorology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Chemistry 102
Physics 85
Geological & Earth Sciences 32
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 2

View all majors related to Atmospheric Sciences

View Nationwide Atmospheric Sciences Report

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