BS Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The meteorology-climatology concentration under the Bachelor of Science program in geography enables you to meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. It covers dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology. You gain a focused understanding of weather, climate and the various related methods of measurement and instrumentation.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography GPH 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography GIS 270 Statistics for Geography and Planning GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Air Traffic Controller Growth: 1.7% Median Salary: $148,080 Learn more Climate Change Analyst Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Environmental Analyst Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Environmental Compliance Inspector Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $80,730 Learn more Environmental Restoration Planner Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician) Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Hydrologist Growth: 1.5% Median Salary: $96,600 Learn more Meteorologist Growth: 2.6% Median Salary: $99,070 Learn more News Reporter Growth: -5.9% Median Salary: $62,200 Learn more Wind Energy Operations Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Entry requirements

Transfer admission requirements: Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution. Change of major requirements A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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