by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for meteorology. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #17 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of meteorology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $36,790. This is less than $41,430, which is the national median of all meteorology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in meteorology from UW - Madison in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Physics | 98 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
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