by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how U of Colorado stacks up against peers offering atmospheric sciences.
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U of Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering atmospheric sciences. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of atmospheric sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of atmospheric sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the atmospheric sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
The atmospheric sciences program at U of Colorado offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 37 |
U of Colorado awarded 37 degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).