Below are the key facts about graduate study in atmospheric sciences at Illinois. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for atmospheric sciences, coming in at #9 out of 35 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in atmospheric sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 12 master’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for atmospheric sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of atmospheric sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois conferred 12 master’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 6 doctoral degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Illinois is not yet ranked for atmospheric sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of atmospheric sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois conferred 6 doctoral completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences | 17 |