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 Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in meteorology.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for meteorology list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Meteorology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,494 a year. This is higher than $41,430, which is the national median for all meteorology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of meteorology bachelor's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Other Physical Science | 21 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.