Atmospheric & Environmental SciencesBS
With this degree, you will explore the mysteries of weather and how it impacts our lives. Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of meteorology, air quality control, emergency management, and so much more.
Saving people and property through weather forecasting
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Program Highlights
Application InstructionsFeatured Courses
Global Environmental Change
Aquatic Ecology & Watershed Management
Air Quality
Radar Meteorology
Atmospheric Dynamics
Expand your Horizons
2024-2025 Academic CatalogTake advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive
different industries to find the best fit for your interests.
Potential Employers
NASA
Environmental Protection Agency
National Weather Service
U.S. Department of Defense
Career Examples
Operational meteorology (weather forecasting)Atmospheric research
Broadcast meteorology
Environmental consulting
Industrial and commercial forecasting
Average Starting Salary
$50,000My favorite part of my National Weather Service internship was launching weather balloons and practicing my forecasting skills using the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System. I also learned how to send information to decision-makers during weather events and how to process a severe storm warning.
