by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Florida State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from Florida State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of meteorology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Florida State is $39,967. This is less than $41,430, which is the national median of all meteorology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Florida State. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Florida State does not offer an online option for its meteorology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Florida State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in meteorology from Florida State. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 91 |
| Chemistry | 90 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
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