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Overview for Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the processes governing the interactions, movement, and behavioral of atmospheric phenomena and related terrestrial and solar phenomena. Includes instruction in cloud and precipitation physics, solar radiation transfer, active and passive remote sensing, atmospheric electricity and acoustics, atmospheric wave phenomena, turbulence and boundary layers, solar wind, geomagnetic storms, coupling, natural plasma, and energization.

Careers for Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics Majors

A major in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
 6
(0.2%)
Less Selective$17,033 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.