Meteorology
STEM •
Physical Sciences
What is it about?
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.
Trends
Graduates
Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 12 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 2 students.
O's Insights on Meteorology
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 96% of graduates come from public universities.
