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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UIUC. This makes it the #13 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Meteorology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,026 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,430 for all meteorology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 meteorology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from UIUC in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
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