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 U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from U-M. This makes it the #7 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in meteorology in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from U-M in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
The meteorology program at U-M awarded 2 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 122 |
| Physics | 120 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
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