by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Meteorology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in meteorology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
Here are some of the other rankings for University of Oklahoma.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Oklahoma was $672 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $160 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,788 | $20,169 |
| Fees | $4,275 | $4,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
Learn more about University of Oklahoma tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Oklahoma in Meteorology walked away with an average of $26,648 in student debt. That is 5% higher than the national average of $25,463.
The median early career salary of meteorology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Oklahoma is $33,993 per year. That is 9% higher than the national average of $31,050.
Online degrees for the University of Oklahoma meteorology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
About 40.6% of the students who received their BS in meteorology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36.8%.
Around 25.0% of meteorology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 18%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 32 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to atmospheric sciences and meteorology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Physics | 10 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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