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, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for meteorology majors, UIUC came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UIUC. This makes it the #13 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, meteorology students borrow a median amount of $22,311 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all meteorology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,807.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from UIUC in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in meteorology from UIUC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 194 |
| Physics | 106 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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