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Meteorology at Virginia Tech

We'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. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorological science.

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Meteorology Degrees Available at Virginia Tech

• Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorological Science

Virginia Tech Meteorological Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorological science list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Meteorology Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (With Aid)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (With Aid)	4
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Meteorology Schools	4
Best Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Meteorology	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Meteorology	7
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Meteorology Graduates	9
Highest Paid Meteorology Graduates	9

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in meteorology. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

Virginia Tech Meteorological Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorological science majors at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Meteorology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Meteorology from Virginia Tech in 2020-2021, 81% were men and 19% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in meteorological science.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Eric T Gunther under License

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