Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General

STEM • Physical Sciences

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

353rd
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
48
Colleges offer it
450
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
259
Women
191

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O's Insights on Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 90% of graduates come from public universities.