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 UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UNR. This makes it the #7 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #16 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 Nevada - Reno.
Of the 7 meteorology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNR, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from UNR in 2021, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 33 |
| Physics | 32 |
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