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 UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for meteorology majors, UCLA came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UCLA. This makes it the #4 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 meteorology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of meteorology master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 142 |
| Physics | 119 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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