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BS Atmospheric Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO) is the study of phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere. These phenomena include both weather and climate. Students pursuing the BS receive preparation for professional employment in the atmospheric sciences and are qualified for employment in the federal meteorological agencies. The atmospheric sciences major must be well-grounded in the fundamentals of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Thus BS graduates are qualified to pursue graduate studies both in atmospheric sciences and other applied sciences, such as oceanography or geography. Graduate degrees prepare students to pursue research careers both with government and in academia.

Program Key Stats

$33786 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
85

1100
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100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcripts, Average GPA 3.50, Typical SAT scores-Critical reading-510, Math-510, Writing-510, ACT-English-22, Math-22, Composite-22, Writing-22, TOEFL: IBT-100, PBT-600, IELTS-7.0

Career Options

  • Space Weather Geophysicist
  • atmospheric scientist
  • Assistant Professor in Climate Change and Remote Sensing
  • Associate Professor/Lecturer in Physical Geography or Geomorphology
  • Physical Oceanographer

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