ProgramCIP 40.0404

Meteorology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the prediction of atmospheric motion and climate change. Includes instruction in general circulation patterns, weather phenomena, atmospheric predictability, parameterization, numerical and statistical analysis, large- and mesoscale phenomena, kinematic structures, precipitation processes, and forecasting techniques.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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3 jobs

Atmospheric and Space Scientists19-2021
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1051
Natural Sciences Managers11-9121

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Knowledge those jobs draw on

English Language3 of 3
Computers and Electronics3 of 3
Mathematics2 of 3
Physics2 of 3
Biology2 of 3
Chemistry2 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Geography1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3
Administrative1 of 3

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).