by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in meteorology.
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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for meteorology. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from Cornell. This makes it the #29 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Cornell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 meteorology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from Cornell in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 117 |
| Physics | 96 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
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