What Can I Do With a Major In Atmospheric Sciences?
UGA Specific Information for Atmospheric Sciences
The Atmospheric Sciences major addresses the needs of students interested in studying meteorology or climate science. With the appropriate selection of electives, the major meets the federal civil service requirements for employment as a meteorologist and the American Meteorological Society recommended curriculum. Former students now work in several fields, including operational meteorology, broadcast meteorology, environmental consulting, emergency management, and the energy industry. Federal and state government meteorologists (NWS, NOAA, EPA, NASA, DOI, DOT, state agencies, etc.), broadcast meteorology production, environmental/atmospheric science consulting and services, aviation industry (e.g., Delta Air Lines, UPS, FAA, National Transportation Safety Board), other private industry (agriculture, food and product services, energy, transportation, forensics), climate and climate services are all career possibilities.
Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Atmospheric Sciences*
** Includes Self-Employed
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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Atmospheric Sciences majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Assistant Researcher |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Atmospheric Sciences majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Atmospheric Science, MS | Texas Tech University | Atmospheric Science, Master's | University of Georgia | Geography, Master's |