Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Valpo stacks up against peers offering atmospheric sciences.
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Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering atmospheric sciences. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valparaiso University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences.
Atmospheric Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Valpo earn a median of $50,175 a year. This is lower than $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, atmospheric sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of atmospheric sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in atmospheric sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the atmospheric sciences majors at Valparaiso University.
This atmospheric sciences program at Valpo breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 17 |
Valpo granted 17 degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).