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Programs in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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Programs in atmospheric sciences and meterology focus on the scientific study and prediction of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and climate change. Course topics include atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, general circulation patterns, weather phenomena, atmospheric predictability, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory as well as studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.

Top Schools For Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Programs

Most Selective:
Princeton University

Least Selective:
Lyndon State College

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
Naval Postgraduate School

Most Expensive:
New York University

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

Best Academics:
Princeton University

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Illinois

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Princeton University

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University of Miami

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Florida State University

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Cornell University

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Howard University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL		$0 323,040 176 Associate (176)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 84 Bachelor's (70), Master's (10),
Doctoral (4)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK		$17,464 19,856 69 Bachelor's (52), Master's (14),
Doctoral (3)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL		$19,011 30,803 43 Bachelor's (30), Master's (8),
Doctoral (5)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 42 Bachelor's (26), Master's (8),
Doctoral (8)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 36 Bachelor's (20), Master's (12),
Doctoral (4)
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN		$28,320 2,888 33 Bachelor's (33)
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO		$19,592 23,799 29 Bachelor's (19), Master's (6),
Doctoral (4)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC		$17,960 25,398 26 Bachelor's (26)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 25 Bachelor's (9), Master's (12),
Doctoral (4)
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 0 0%
Associate 171 14%
Bachelor's 721 60%
Master's 217 18%
Doctoral 96 8%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 827 67%
Female 400 33%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 24 2%
Black or African American 42 4%
Hispanic or Latino 46 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 5 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 996 86%
Other/Unknown 45 4%
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Internships

Job Title:Intern, Earth Gauge
Description:The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF, www.neefusa.org), a national leader in building public environmental literacy, is seeking an intern for Earth Gauge (www.earthgauge.net), an exciting program developed in partnership...
Company:National Environmental Education Foundation
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/29/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Meteorology Intern
Description:As a News 12 Meteorology Intern, the student will be working directly with our Meteorologist/Anchor for the Morning and Daytime Editions. In this capacity the student will be responsible for aiding the Anchor in the forecasting of the...
Company:Cablevision Systems
Location:Bronx, NY
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:Cablevision Systems Corporation
Job Title:Meteorology Intern
Description:As a News 12 Meteorology Intern, the student will be working directly with our Meteorologist/Anchor for the Morning and Daytime Editions. In this capacity the student will be responsible for aiding the Anchor in the forecasting of the...
Company:Clearview Cinemas
Location:Bronx, NY
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Clearview Cinemas
Job Title:Meteorology Intern
Description:Title Meteorology Intern Cablevision Division News 12 Networks Department Name News Production-N12 Bronx Job Location NY / Bronx Requisition ID 17765BR Position Type Intern Description As a News 12 Meteorology Intern, the student will be...
Company:Cablevision
Location:Bronx, NY
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Cablevision
Job Title:Meteorologist (Intern) GS-1340-5/7/9 (DE/CR)
Description:Your Career Forecast is Sunny and Bright with the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service (NWS), the world's preeminent weather and atmospheric sciences organization, offers you an opportunity to help protect American lives...
Company:IRS
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:IRS
Job Title:Meteorologist (Intern) GS-1340-5/7/9 (DE/CR)
Description:Your Career Forecast is Sunny and Bright with the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service (NWS), the world's preeminent weather and atmospheric sciences organization, offers you an opportunity to help protect American lives...
Company:Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:Internship Jobs
Job Title:Meteorology - Part Time Faculty
Description:The Montgomery College, Department of Physics, Engineering & Geosciences, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Meteorology. Montgomery College accepts applications for...
Company:Montgomery College
Location:Rockville, MD
Posted:1/20/2012
Source:Montgomery College
Job Title:Meteorologist Intern Map
Description:Job Title:Meteorologist (Intern) GS-1340-5/7/9 (MAP) Department:Department Of Commerce Agency:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Job Announcement Number:NWS-SR-2012-0147 SALARY RANGE: $31,315.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year OPEN...
Company:Commerce
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:federalgovernmentjobs.us
Job Title:Meteorology - Part Time Faculty
Description:The Montgomery College, Department of Physics, Engineering & Geosciences, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Meteorology.Montgomery College accepts applications for...
Company:Science, Engineering, Math Rv - In
Location:Rockville, MD
Posted:11/30/2011
Source:Direct Talent Exchange
Job Title:Weather Internship
Description:This internship is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in meteorology. The position requires either a major or minor in meteorology or atmospheric science. Duties include: climate research, operating the database,...
Company:Tribune Company
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Tribune Company

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