by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for atmospheric sciences, coming in at #9 out of 33 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in atmospheric sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for atmospheric sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Atmospheric Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $65,723 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois, atmospheric sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,311 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 6 |
