2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the Southwest Region

You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a Master's Degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. It is ranked #196 out of 326 major degree programs in terms of popularity. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of atmospheric sciences and meteorology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 20 master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in meteorology matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality atmospheric sciences and meteorology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for atmospheric sciences and meteorology.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the Southwest Region

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology.

Most Well Attended Schools for Meteorology Students Working on Their Master's

1

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK

9 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OK

#1 Best Quality In OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 9 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year.

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2

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In TX

#2 Best Quality In TX

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology has to look into Texas Tech University. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Texas.

There were approximately 5 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In TX

#1 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology needs to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Texas.

There were roughly 4 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences and meteorology from Texas A&M University - College Station

4

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AZ

#1 Best Quality In AZ

University of Arizona is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Arizona.

There were about 2 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.

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5

University of Houston
Houston, TX

#3 Most Popular In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences and meteorology from University of Houston

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular atmospheric sciences and meteorology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	223	17
Arizona	173	5
Oklahoma	161	12

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Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Related Rankings by Major

One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Meteorology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	11
Meteorology	9

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geological & Earth Sciences	319
Physics	258
Chemistry	147
Astronomy & Astrophysics	29
Materials Sciences	16

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.