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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Oklahoma ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #1 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Meteorology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Oklahoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,913 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,669 for all meteorology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma, meteorology students borrow a median amount of $21,900 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus.
Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from University of Oklahoma in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from University of Oklahoma. About 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 45 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
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