by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA among the top schools in the country for atmospheric sciences, coming in at #2 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 2 of 33 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools in California | 1 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level available for atmospheric sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for atmospheric sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into 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 atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCLA awarded 17 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
UCLA awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 11 |