Atmospheric Science

Overview

The Atmospheric Science program of University at Albany can build the foundation for a robust career in the public or private sector in areas like meteorology, education or climate analysis.

Program of Study

With a focus on research, you will study with faculty who specialize in atmospheric dynamics, physics, and chemistry, or climate science. 

Through coursework, you will develop broad knowledge of the physical processes that govern our atmosphere and oceans. With guided research, you will specialize in synoptic, tropical, and mesoscale meteorology (extreme weather), atmospheric chemistry and physics (active gases and particles), or climate and environmental systems (climate prediction), culminating in your master’s thesis.

Career Outcomes

With an MS in Atmospheric Science degree, you will be fully equipped to pursue a career that involves research, forecasting or education. Potential job titles include:

• Meteorologist

• Science teacher

• Insurance consultant

• Agriculture analyst

• Laboratory technician

• Scientific instrument engineer

• Earth data support scientist

• Catastrophe analyst

• Science writer