Start exploring Classes Atmospheric scientists require a broad scientific foundation to understand the atmosphere’s multifaceted impacts on society.
Careers
OPPORTUNITIES Students have many opportunities to complete internships and participate in field work while they earn their degree.
The median annual wage for atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists, was $92,070 in May 2017. Our alumni have gained employment in a variety of settings including:
Through required courses, students discover how complex weather and climate processes are observed and simulated.
• Federal Agencies (e.g. NWS, NASA, NOAA, and BLM)
• State Agencies (e.g. Transportation and Air Quality)
• Air Force Weather Service Students can gain real-world experience in the student-run Ute Weather Center learning about computer programming, weather forecasting, and broadcast meteorology.
Technical elective courses allow students to personalize their academic program to further their own career objectives. Students may choose to take classes in business, ecology, communication, geography, engineering, science, & many other fields. We are a small department, which allows students access to one-on-one time with instructors and walk-in academic advising. atmos-advising@lists.utah.edu
• Private Employers (e.g. consulting firms, aviation, insurance and agriculture industries)
Students may also choose to participate in field programs, internships, and the student chapter of the American Meteorological Society. Bachelors students complete a capstone project prior to graduation, which gives them the opportunity to delve deeper into the Atmospheric Sciences field. Take a look at what our department has to offer!
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Make an appointment to meet with our career advisor to learn about the different career paths in our department. atmos-advising@lists.utah.edu
Not all classrooms have four walls
Atmospheric Scientists discover, advance, and disseminate knowledge about weather and climate. We conduct world-class research, pursue major scientific challenges, and enhance weather and climate literacy. We provide the knowledge and tools needed to address the challenges posed by hazardous weather and climate change.
Clouds over Great Salt Lake Photo Credit: Jason Shepherd
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES 135 South 1460 East 819 William Browning Bldg. Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
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