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Atmospheric sciences concentrates 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. Specific subjects include: 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.

Top Schools For Atmospheric Sciences Programs

Most Selective:
Princeton University

Least Selective:
University of Wyoming

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

Best Social Life:
Illinois

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

Hottest Guys:
University of Miami

Hottest Girls:
Florida State University

Smartest Guys:
Cornell University

Smartest Girls:
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)
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)
Millersville
Millersville, PA		$16,524 7,359 24 Bachelor's (24)
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Atmospheric Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 0 0%
Associate 166 17%
Bachelor's 532 56%
Master's 170 18%
Doctoral 82 9%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 647 68%
Female 303 32%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 20 2%
Black or African American 36 4%
Hispanic or Latino 32 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 773 86%
Other/Unknown 33 4%
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Atmospheric Sciences Internships

Job Title:Network Engineer
Description:Position Summary Staff member will act as the first point of contact for all server and router based support issues. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day support and operations of the Microsoft server and desktop...
Company:Highway Toll Administration
Location:Great Neck, NY
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Highway Toll Administration
Job Title:Books From The Heart Intern
Description:The Heart of America Foundation ( www.heartofamerica.org ), a national nonprofit focused on community service and children's literacy, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated intern for its Books From The Heart team. The Heart of America is...
Company:Heart of America Foundation
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:12/19/2011
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Middle or High School Science Teacher
Description:The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare children both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation...
Company:Seed Public Charter School
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
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:2012 Research & Development- Environmental Sciences Intern
Description:Job Descriptions: We are Clarke; a global environmental products and services company. For more than 60 years, the companies of Clarke have been setting an unparalleled standard of excellence in the mosquito control industry. With its...
Company:Clarke Mosquito Control
Location:Roselle, IL
Posted:1/25/2012
Source:Clarke Mosquito Control
Job Title:Senior Design Engineer - Healthcare + Science
Description:Overview: This firm is an environmentally responsible and responsive global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, well known for facilitating world-class architecture. They provide their clients with cutting-edge strategic solutions...
Company:API Partners
Location:New York, NY
Posted:4/26/2011
Source:API Partners, LLC
Job Title:Investigator I / II - Protein Sciences
Description:About Novartis BioMedical Research Institutes At Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), the global research organization of Novartis, we are committed to discovering innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human...
Company:Novartis Ag
Location:Emeryville, CA
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:Novartis AG
Job Title:Director, Development Sciences (DevSci) Compliance
Description:SUMMARY This position is responsible for developing, executing and managing the overall GLP, GCP and GVP Compliance operations within Development Sciences groups. Primary purpose of this position is to ensure the BioMarin meets and/or...
Company:BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Location:Novato, CA
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:Biomarin Pharmaceutical
Job Title:Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Description:The University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS). We seek an outstanding leader to help direct the next stage of the colleges...
Company:University of Massachusetts Boston
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:University of Massachusetts Boston
Job Title:Summer Electives Leader
Description:We're seeking POSITIVE, ENERGETIC LEADERS to implement enrichment programming for elementary school students at an innovative, school-based summer program. Location: Taft Community School in the Redwood City School District Salary Range:...
Company:Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
Location:Redwood City, CA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula

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