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

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorologymaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #196 out of the 326 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of atmospheric sciences and meteorology. Combined, these schools handed out 18 master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology to qualified students.

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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. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the Plains States Region ranking.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of atmospheric sciences and meteorology students usually has them for a reason. 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

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, 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 Plains States Region

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for atmospheric sciences and meteorology students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In ND

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology needs to take a look at University of North Dakota. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 6 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year.

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2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IA

#1 Best Quality In IA

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology has to take a look at Iowa State University. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Iowa.

There were about 3 atmospheric sciences and meteorology individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In SD

#1 Best Quality In SD

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology needs to check out South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City. 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 South Dakota.

There were about 3 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at SD Mines in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences and meteorology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

2

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In KS

#1 Best Quality In KS

University of Kansas is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in Kansas.

There were roughly 3 atmospheric sciences and meteorology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint Louis University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.

There were about 3 atmospheric sciences and meteorology individuals who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

#1 Most Popular In NE

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln. More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences and meteorology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular atmospheric sciences and meteorology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	184	2
Iowa	146	3
Kansas	144	0
North Dakota	100	4
South Dakota	84	4

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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	15
Meteorology	3

Majors Similar to Meteorology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	136
Geological & Earth Sciences	124
Physics	105
Materials Sciences	9
General Physical Sciences	7
Astronomy & Astrophysics	6

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.