San Jose State University (SJSU) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other California schools that offer an atmospheric sciences and meteorology degree. Students at San Jose State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the atmospheric sciences and meteorology program at the San Jose State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 2 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 1 |
Female | 1 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | - |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 1 |
Unknown | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 830
- Average Annual Salary: $172,590
- Average Hourly Rate: $82.97
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.9
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 256%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 49,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
- Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
- Percent of Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of atmospheric and space scientists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 160
- Average Annual Salary: $80,010
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.46
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.2
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 244%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 9,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 10,400
- Percent Job Growth: 10.60%
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer an atmospheric sciences and meteorology degree or program in California
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Naval Postgraduate School | |
Monterey, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
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| University of California - Berkeley | |
Berkeley, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| University of California - Davis | |
Davis, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
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| University of California - Los Angeles | |
Los Angeles, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 16 |
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