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. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from KU. This makes it the #20 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Kansas.
The meteorology program at KU awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from KU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
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