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About Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.

For all the 778 degrees granted in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 462 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 39% percent identify as women and 61% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General, Pennsylvania has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General is $43,600.

Popularity of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other, Natural Sciences Managers and Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Not only that, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General graduates may find a top paying job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
462
Female Students
181 (39%)
Male Students
281 (60%)
White (355, 77%)
Hispanic or Latino (27, 6%)
Asian (23, 5%)
Black or African American (21, 5%)
Two or more races (15, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (9, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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