Meteorology and Atmospheric Science - B.S. | Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Learn the fundamentals of atmospheric science through the meteorology and atmospheric science program. You will explore the significance of weather prediction as it relates to the environmental, energy, agricultural, oceanic, and hydrological sciences. From severe weather and climate to weather risk and air pollution — there’s no shortage of practical applications in meteorology and atmospheric science.

Options within the Major

Atmospheric Sciences Option
Environmental Meteorology Option
General Option
Weather Forecasting and Communications Option
Weather Risk Management Option

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in governmental agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service, and the Department of Energy, as well as renewable energy companies and private consulting forms. Students also find jobs in military services, such as the Navy and Air Force.

Where Meteorology Graduates Find Jobs

The Weather Channel
AccuWeather
NASA
National Weather Service
Businesses
Military

Student Clubs and Organizations

Option to earn your B.S. and M.S. in 5 years

Integrated B.S./M.S. Degree Program: The integrated undergraduate-graduate (IUG) program enables academically superior and research-focused students to also obtain an M.S. degree in meteorology in five years of study.

What Our Students Say

"The specific courses for my major are taught by professors who know their subjects well, and either the professors or TAs are accessible to go over work and items our class has trouble with in order to help us better understand the material."
—Hannah Ruisi, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science major

"Faculty and staff in the department make such an effort to help students succeed however they can. They try to make courses relevant for students regardless of what path within the major they're on and it's great to be exposed to faculty's cutting-edge research, learn from experts in their fields, and make such great connections."
~ Jackie Kiszka, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science major

For More Information

Contact

Jon Nese
Teaching Professor and Associate Head of the Undergraduate Program
meteoundergrad@meteo.psu.edu