by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in meteorology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
UW Seattle was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for meteorology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. This makes it the #3 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2021, making the school the #5 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from UW Seattle in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 262 |
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 127 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 51 |
View All Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.
