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. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from KU. This makes it the #20 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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The meteorology program at KU awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
The meteorology program at KU awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU 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 University of Kansas with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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