Fairfax, Virginia
Year(s)
Atmospheric Sciences
Science / Geography
Bachelor of Science
The undergraduate program in atmospheric sciences gives students a strong Green Leafquantitative undergraduate education in atmospheric, climate, and related sciences to understand the basic principles behind current and emerging issues in weather, climate variability, and climate change. Students completing the atmospheric sciences degree will be prepared for a full range of career paths including forecast and analysis, operations and research support in meteorology, numerical weather prediction, data analytics, and climate. The curriculum meets the American Meteorological Society's recommendations for a bachelor's degree in atmospheric sciences.
SAT or ACT score may be required. English language requirements are TOEFL iBT 80 (18 minimum sub-scores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum sub-scores), Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6 with no grades below B, or IELA 176 (169 minimum sub-scores). Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by program. Engineering, art and nursing programs may include additional requirements. Sub-scores are not required for Volgenau School of Engineering programs. All prices are estimated from 2021-22 and are subject to change. For the latest direct entry pricing, visit Mason's cost of attendance website.
- Undergraduate / Bachelor's Degree
- Credit: 120
- Full-time
- Start date: 22-08-2022
- End date: 08-05-2026
- Gen. Deadline: 15-06-2022
- Int. Deadline: 01-06-2022
Admission requirements
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: 80
- GPA: 3