by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from Iowa State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of meteorology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $33,650. This is less than $36,669, which is the national median of all meteorology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Iowa State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Iowa State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of meteorology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 56 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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