Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for meteorology majors, UCLA came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UCLA. This makes it the #4 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 University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in meteorology from UCLA in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in meteorology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from UCLA in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in meteorology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 135 |
Physics | 123 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 43 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
Materials Sciences | 14 |
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