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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to obtain a fundamental knowledge of atmospheric circulation, phenomena and processes.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to develop physical and quantitative understanding of the basic physical, chemical, and dynamical processes that govern weather, air quality, and climate.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to enhance quantitative reasoning and computer skills necessary to analyze and display atmospheric data.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to utilize experiential learning (e.g., weather forecasting, lab research, field research, remote sensing, internships) to apply atmospheric principles learned in the classroom.

CAREERS ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Atmospheric Scientist
  • Cartographer
  • Educator
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Marine Ecologist / Management
  • Meteorologist
  • Oceans Management
  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Weather forecaster

SUCCESS RATES

81.8%

6-year graduation rate

4.01

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

N/A

10 years after graduation

$61,765

5 years after graduation

$29,700

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

85.0%

Working in New York

31.8%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)