by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #20 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #1 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 Colorado Boulder.
The meteorology program at CU - Boulder awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in meteorology from CU - Boulder. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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 University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 158 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
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