Jackson State University Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns. Find colleges offering atmospheric sciences and meteorology degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Jackson, MS

      • Total Employment: 40
      • Average Annual Salary: $99,620
      • Average Hourly Rate: $47.90
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 44,600
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
      • Percent Job Growth: 6.90%
    • Job Description
      Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Read more about atmospheric and space scientists in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 9,400
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 10,800
      • Percent Job Growth: 1.40%
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Read more about postsecondary science teachers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
     Total
    Overall
    All Students6
     
    By Gender
    Male3
    Female3
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black6
    Asian-
    Hispanic-
    White-
    Unknown-
     
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