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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 89% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Purdue. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 133 |
| Physics | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 58 |
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