Atmospheric Scientist

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Passionate about weather? Predict and analyze atmospheric phenomena.
Impact lives by forecasting weather and issuing vital warnings.
Use cutting-edge tech to model and forecast weather patterns.

💰 Earn $99K-$138K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 5.6% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

900 Annually

Median Earnings

$114,900 in California

$92,860 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Science
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Atmospheric Scientist

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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