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About Meteorology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the prediction of atmospheric motion and climate change. Includes instruction in general circulation patterns, weather phenomena, atmospheric predictability, parameterization, numerical and statistical analysis, large- and mesoscale phenomena, kinematic structures, precipitation processes, and forecasting techniques.

Students majoring in Meteorology can earn up to a Masters degree. On average, 61% percent of men and 39% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Oklahoma is where degrees in Meteorology are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Meteorology is $43,600.

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

Majoring in Meteorology, your education is applicable to different careers. Meteorology majors go on to pursue jobs including Natural Sciences Managers and Atmospheric and Space Scientists which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Meteorology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Atmospheric and Space Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Meteorology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Meteorology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
218
Female Students
84 (38%)
Male Students
134 (61%)
White (176, 81%)
Hispanic or Latino (24, 11%)
Black or African American (7, 3%)
Two or more races (5, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 1%)
Asian (1, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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