# University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (bachelor's)

Norman, OK. IPEDS 207500, CIP 40.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/atmospheric-sciences-and-meteorology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,270
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,104 (U.S. median for this major: $61,598 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,900 (U.S. median $25,250)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,506

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,104 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,509 | $45,294 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,602 | $45,695 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,536 | $62,650 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,342 | $83,364 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,986 | $90,450 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $63,104 | $21,900 | $15,300 | 75% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $119,430 Oklahoma City, OK, $112,260 OK, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists (SOC 19-2021): median wage $76,480 Oklahoma City, OK, $76,480 OK, $99,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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