by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ISU stacks up against peers offering atmospheric sciences.
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ISU is a solid choice among schools offering atmospheric sciences. In particular, it placed #22 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a master’s degree in atmospheric sciences from ISU were men.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in atmospheric sciences from ISU were women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the atmospheric sciences majors at Iowa State University.
The atmospheric sciences program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Meteorology | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 1 |
ISU conferred 27 degrees in meteorology recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
ISU awarded 1 degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men.