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, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from Iowa State. This makes it the #13 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% 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 Iowa State University with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in meteorology from Iowa State in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
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