The meteorology-climatology concentration under the BS in geography is designed to meet the requirements of certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. As such, it requires a heavy concentration on: dynamic meteorology (atmospheric physics) mathematics (requiring three semesters of calculus) physics (two semesters of university or calculus-based physics) synoptic meteorology (operational weather forecasting) Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 170 - Precalculus. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

Students successfully completing the program have found employment with: energy power companies (Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service) government agencies (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Army Corps of Engineers) National Weather Service United States Air Force (meteorology, pilot training) This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in either meteorology or climatology. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Architectural and Engineering Managers Green OccupationGreen 6.16% $122,190 Atmospheric and Space Scientists Green Occupation 14.68% $89,790 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $83,140 Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 6.16% $122,190 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 26.79% $55,970 Climate Change Analysts Green Occupation Bright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Compliance Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $59,380 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Environmental Restoration Planners Green Occupation Bright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $75,050 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Green Occupation 27.86% $62,920 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $80,330 Geographers Bright Outlook 26.24% $74,760 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $68,510 Hydrologists Green Occupation 18.25% $75,680 Industrial Ecologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 15.34% $53,130 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other not available Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other not available Natural Sciences Managers Green Occupation 15.45% $114,770 Range Managers 11.92% $59,530 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Soil and Water Conservationists Green Occupation 11.92% $59,530 Solar Energy Systems Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Storage and Distribution Managers Green Occupation $80,860 Supply Chain Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Transportation Managers Green Occupation $80,860 Validation Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Water Resource Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Wind Energy Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Wind Energy Project Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540