A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.
| A major in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 38
U.S.
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY | 14
(6.4%) |  |  | |
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| | Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN | 26
(3.9%) |  |  | |
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| | Northland College
Ashland, WI | 5
(3.8%) | |  | |
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| | University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC | 22
(3.1%) | | | |
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| | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ | 10
(2.9%) | | | |
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| | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL | 17
(2.0%) | | | |
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| | Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH | 16
(2.0%) | | | |
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| | Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA | 25
(1.8%) | | | |
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| | SUNY College at Oswego
Oswego, NY | 17
(1.2%) |  | | |
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| | United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO | 11
(1.1%) |  | - | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.