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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 7 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from UW Seattle. This makes it the #3 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
The meteorology program at UW Seattle awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 209 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 129 |
| Chemistry | 127 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
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