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#1

#1 Best College for Meteorology in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$52,182
#2

#2 Best College for Meteorology in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$56,424
#3

#3 Best College for Meteorology in the U.S.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the university student. The schools include Engineering, Science, Sloan School of Management, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Architecture and Urban Planning (which was the first of its kind in the U.S.)....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$46,942
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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, 75% percent of men and 25% 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.
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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, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 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
12
Female Students
3 (25%)
Male Students
9 (75%)

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