The average annual wage of the occupations is $101,530 and $49 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Atmospheric and Space Scientists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 9,310 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Atmospheric and Space Scientists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 | $30,021 | - | - | - |
| Meteorology | 1 | $23,618 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Atmospheric and Space Scientists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Statisticians | 29,950 | $109,190 | $53 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Surveyors | 50,740 | $74,000 | $36 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 13,780 | $58,780 | $28 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 56,050 | $54,090 | $26 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Astronomers | 2,080 | $128,940 | $62 |
| Physicists | 18,350 | $158,270 | $76 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 20,820 | $119,050 | $57 |
| Geographers | 1,460 | $92,460 | $44 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 8,860 | $64,590 | $31 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 3,000 | $61,500 | $30 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 72,230 | $62,640 | $30 |
The following 5 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Atmospheric and Space Scientists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.