by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Meteorology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,430 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmeteorology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in meteorology from Mizzou in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
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