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- School Code: 131000
- Phone: (800) 628-8648
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- Phone: (831) 656-3093
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Meteorology Degree
Both Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology is a field of study focused on the Earth’s atmosphere, how other systems affect the atmosphere, and the atmospheric effects on other systems. As a subset of Atmospheric Science, Meteorology is a discipline that includes atmospheric physics and atmospheric chemistry emphasizing weather forecasting. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer meteorology degrees.
Naval Postgraduate School
11255 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA
Located in Monterey, California, Naval Postgraduate School is a public graduate school. This school enrolls approximately two thousand students yearly. Naval Postgraduate School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities to offer graduate level awards in a number of programs.
Areas of study offered at Naval Postgraduate School include but are not limited to:
- Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
- Combat Systems Engineering
- Business Administration
- Strategic Intelligence
- Homeland Security
Students can take a look at the school's www.nps.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Meteorology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Naval Postgraduate School offers a master's degree program in meteorology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| White | 13 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Meteorology program at Naval Postgraduate School, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.99
- Average Annual Salary: $170550
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Description
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, atmospheric and space scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 160
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.72
- Average Annual Salary: $88850
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).