<p>I'm a freshman in highschool and I'm worrying about college since my PSAT scores werent that good. Anyhow, I'm interested in meteorology and I really dont know which colleges I should apply for when the time comes. I would appreciate any suggestions :]</p>
<p>Cornell
Penn State
SUNY Stony Brook
FSU
Purdue
Oklahoma (its in norman, same place as NWS)
Texas A&M</p>
<p>there are others but these are the ones i was looking at when i was thinking about this major</p>
<p>San Jose State.</p>
<p>Wisconsin..</p>
<p>1/4 of all meteorologists in the US are Penn State graduates</p>
<p>I wouldnt doubt that fact at all...I looked at PSU's program when I was going to major in Meteo and it looked really good..and the school also has tons of students which contributes to the volume</p>
<p>PSU is supposed to be #1 in Meteo studies.</p>
<p>A list of AMS-approved meteorology programs can be found here:
<a href="http://www.ametsoc.org/amsucar_curricula/index.cfm%5B/url%5D">http://www.ametsoc.org/amsucar_curricula/index.cfm</a></p>
<p>For information about specific courses and programs of study:
<a href="http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm#training%5B/url%5D">http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm#training</a></p>
<p>If you plan to study meteorology as a scientist rather than working for the government or a news station, you don't need an undergraduate major in meteorology. A major in math, physics, geology, atmospheric sciences, or even oceanography could serve you just as well for getting into a graduate program.</p>
<p>Since you're in Florida, check out FSU and U Miami.</p>
<p>If you live in Florida, how would you like to try a school that's in a REALLY DIFFERENT type of location?
Check out Lyndon State College, in Lyndonville, Vt. It is a very small state school in a beautiful rural area in Northern Vt. It has a recognized meteorology degree program. And it should not be very difficult to get accepted there, although if you're just a freshman I wouldn't worry too much about your test scores just yet. If they indeed turn out to be high, I would second everything that has been said about Penn State.</p>
<p>Yeah, but most directors of the NWS Hurricane Center are from Florida State.</p>
<p>See: <a href="http://www.met.fsu.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.met.fsu.edu/</a></p>
<p>Some easy schools to get into:
-Lyndon State College(Vermont)
-Plymouth State University(New Hampshire)
-SUNY Oswego(New York)
I looked into all 3 when I was planning on majoring in Meteorology, but i've deffered that dream until graduate school.</p>
<p>University of North Carolina Asheville -- small school (around 3,000 students -- great town and surrounding community -- not too expensive, even for out-of-staters....fairly easy to get into (when compared to Cornell and some of the others named in this thread, that is!)</p>
<p>My son is also interested in meteorology (although he's only an upcoming 8th grader) and this is one school that's already captured his attention.</p>
<p>I was always intrigued with meteorology. Maybe before you ready to graduate, more schools will offer your intended major.</p>
<p>OP,
pay attention in physics class in HS if you are contemplating meteorology.</p>
<p>i'm also considering a career meteorology. Since meteorology is a pretty rare major and isnt found at many schools, you should also consider looking a slightly more broad major (environmental science, atmospheric science) as they offers courses and concentrations involving meteo., and are closely related. heres the list of schools im applying to. </p>
<p>UVA- env. sci
Michigan- meteo/ env sci
Cornell- meteo./atmos sci/env. sci
Boston U.- env. sci
Virginia Tech- env. sci
Rochester- env. sci
Penn State-meteo/ env. sci
Rutgers- meteo/ env. sci
Delaware- atmos. sci
NC State- meteo.
CNU- env. sci
uconn- env. sci</p>
<p>Link to Wisconsin program--one of the few with their own major building.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.meteor.wisc.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.meteor.wisc.edu/</a></p>
<p>Here's some famous Florida State University Alumni for meteorology:</p>
<p>Stephanie Abrams, (B.S.) meteorologist, The Weather Channel
Neil Frank, meteorologist, (M.A., Ph.D.), Director, National Hurricane Center (1974-1987)
Janice Huff, meteorologist, (B.S.) WNBC, Today Show
Rich Johnson, meteorologist, (B.S.) The Weather Channel
Jennifer Lopez, meteorologist, (B.S.) The Weather Channel
Max Mayfield, (M.A.) Director, National Hurricane Center (2000-2007)
X. William Proenza, (B.S.) Director, National Hurricane Center (2007- )
Brett Cimbora, lead meteorologist, 15th OWS Scott AFB Illinois</p>
<p>I'm a University of Texas alum, so it pains me somewhat to say this, but the University of Oklahoma has an amazing meteorology dept. They just moved into a new National Weather Center (where severe weather alerts are issued for the whole country) building last fall that is split roughly in half between the OU meteorology dept and government meteorologists. So, students there get to both learn from professors as well as professional meteorolgists working in a variety of fields. Plus, the new building is AMAZING. I took a tour of it about a month ago and it has great observation decks and apparently the only outdoor weather classroom with individual weather stations in the country. The students have a really cool lounge and state of the art computer lab there in the building. Here's a link to a story about the new building that explains what all is in there. <a href="http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/fall2006/thams.asp?ID=210%5B/url%5D">http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/fall2006/thams.asp?ID=210</a> </p>
<p>Plus there are more and more weather related private companies moving to the area to take advantage of the NWC in Norman which would allow for even more opportunities for students. </p>
<p>Good luck deciding!</p>
<p>what kind of job do you get in industry? like working for the weather channel?</p>
<p>One of S's best friends is in the meterology program at NC State.</p>