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 GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from GMU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at George Mason University.
Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from GMU in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from GMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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