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Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 62,400 |
| 3 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 112,000 |
| 3 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 183,000 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 90,300 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 75,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 64,700 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 37,100 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 33,900 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 65,900 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 57,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 142,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 134,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 206,000 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 155,000 |
| 3 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 137,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 93,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 79,400 |
| 2 | Meeting and Convention Planners | 119,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 127,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 139,000 |
| 11 | Postsecondary Teachers | 108,000 |
| 8 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 145,000 |
| 8 | Physical Scientists, nec | 119,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 160,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 86,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Computer Programmers | 125,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 165,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 83,800 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Colleges and universities | 59,000 |
| 10 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 95,700 |
| 8 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 51,000 |
| 6 | Miscellaneous personal services | 61,900 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,500 |
| 4 | Air Force | 91,600 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 70,300 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 69,100 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 95,800 |
| 3 | Insurance | 73,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 139,000 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 101,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 90,000 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 150,000 |
| 5 | Research, development, and testing services | 112,000 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous personal services | 113,000 |
| 4 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 179,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 147,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 146,000 |
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