by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Maryland-College Park stacks up against peers offering atmospheric sciences.
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University of Maryland-College Park is in the top 15% of the country for atmospheric sciences. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of atmospheric sciences master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of atmospheric sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park 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 University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in atmospheric sciences from University of Maryland-College Park were men.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the atmospheric sciences majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The atmospheric sciences program at University of Maryland-College Park breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 28 |
University of Maryland-College Park awarded 28 completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).