What are some online atmospheric sciences master's degree programs?

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What are some online atmospheric sciences master's degree programs?

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While master's degrees in the specific topic of atmospheric science are rarely available as online programs, many schools offer related fields of study as online master's degrees, as well as certificate programs. Some of these include:

  • California University of Pennsylvania (Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Weather and Climatology)
  • Mississippi State University (Master of Science in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology or Environmental Geosciences)
  • North Carolina State University (Graduate certificate in Climate Adaptation)
  • Oregon State University (Master of Science in Environmental Science, with concentrations including Biogeochemistry or Climate Change; Graduate Certificate in Forest and Climate Change)
  • Penn State (Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting; Graduate Certificate in Weather and Climate Analytics)
  • Virginia Institute of Technology (Master of Natural Resources in Global Sustainability - Climate Change)

It is important to note that while the majority of these programs can be completed online, some require short visits to campus to complete required hands-on practicals and coursework.

In addition, a number of colleges and universities offer online master's degree programs in areas such as geography, geoscience, or environmental science, with extensive elective options in atmospheric science, meteorology, and climatology.

For more information about becoming an atmospheric scientist, check out this article: Atmospheric Scientist: Job Duties, Outlook and Salary

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