by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 350% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #35 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of meteorology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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