by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The meteorology major at UNR is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UNR. This makes it the #7 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in meteorology from UNR in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNR meteorology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
The meteorology program at UNR awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 44 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Physics | 13 |
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