by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in atmospheric sciences.
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UCLA is the top-ranked school in the United States for atmospheric sciences. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of atmospheric sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of atmospheric sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the atmospheric sciences majors at University of California-Los Angeles.
This atmospheric sciences program at UCLA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 48 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other | 8 |
UCLA awarded 48 degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
UCLA conferred 8 completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).