by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of meteorology bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 66 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
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