Climate Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the climate system of the earth with emphasis on the physical, dynamical, and chemical interactions of the atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, and the terrestrial and marine biospheres. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, climate analysis, climate change adaptation/mitigation, climate policy, ecology, energy development, environmental impacts, marine chemistry, meteorology, and oceanography.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 5 institutions across the United States, with a total of 330 degrees awarded annually.
Bachelor's Degrees
3
degrees awarded
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
1
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
106
degrees awarded
Other Awards
220
awards given
Top Schools for Climate Science
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | 270 |
| 2 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | 48 |
| 3 | Northland College Ashland, WI | 6 |
| 4 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | 3 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | 3 |