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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #20 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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The meteorology program at CU - Boulder awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 meteorology majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
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