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 6 students earning degrees at the Associates degree level in the US, 67% percent identify as women and 33% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General, Mississippi has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General is $43,600.