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Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics.

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the processes governing the interactions, movement, and behavior of atmospheric phenomena and related terrestrial and solar phenomena. Includes instruction in cloud and precipitation physics, solar radiation transfer, active and passive remote sensing, atmospheric electricity and acoustics, atmospheric wave phenomena, turbulence and boundary layers, solar wind, geomagnetic storms, coupling, natural plasma, and energization.

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Natural Sciences Managers

11-9121

$79,830 $161,180 $239,200

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

19-2021

$49,990 $97,450 $160,710

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1051

$53,310 $101,390 $199,260

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Salary Summary

$120,007

Avg Median Salary $120,007

Lowest Median $97,450

Highest Median $161,180

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Career Paths 3

Degree Level Bachelor

Code 40.0403

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