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. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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UMCP was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for meteorology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UMCP. This makes it the #24 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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The meteorology program at UMCP awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMCP meteorology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of meteorology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 117 |
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
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