by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in atmospheric sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for atmospheric sciences, placing at #1 out of 35 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in atmospheric sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 20 master’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for atmospheric sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of atmospheric sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 20 master’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 5 doctoral degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for atmospheric sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of atmospheric sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 5 doctoral degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 32 |
| Certificate Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 1 |