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. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of meteorology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $29,714. This is less than $36,669, which is the national median of all meteorology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, meteorology students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,807 for all meteorology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Virginia Tech.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of meteorology bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 62 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
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