2023 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Students

STUDENTS

College can be an exceedingly significant period of one's life; it's a time for individual progress and expansion. Undergrads try to figure out what they can be and cultivate the essential skills to be a flourishing member of society. But learning is not solely found in the classroom - the discussions one has with his peers, the life lesson gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different approach. As such, a diverse student experience tremendously improves what you gain from your time at university.

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology is a less ethnically diverse focus than average*. 74% of America's Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology majors are white students, followed by students of other races**(13%), latino students (8%), and black students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college* in the top 100 is University of California-Los Angeles located in Los Angeles, CA.

In addition, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology slightly skews male, with 42% of majors identifying as men. SUNY Oneonta in Oneonta, NY has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

Another substantial type of diversity is wealth diversity. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology ranks in the top 37% of majors for socioeconomic diversity. 28% of its majors come from families who earn over $110,000 a year, 16% are from mid-income homes, and 25% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 annual income. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on Simpson's Diversity Index
** other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

Diversity Statistics

Racial Diversity

• Asian: 2%

• Black: 4%

• Latino: 8%

• White: 74%

• Other: 13%

  Gender Diversity

• Male: 58%

• Female: 42%

  Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

• Under 30k: 25%

• 30k - 48k: 15%

• 48k - 75k: 16%

• 75k - 110k: 16%

• Over 110k: 28%

  Geographic Diversity

• In State: 75%

• Out of State: 21%

• International: 5%