

Jobs openings in meteorology that pay over $50K in the U.S. Jobs in these areas number in the hundreds of thousands or even millions. Apparently nurse practitioners average much more than that for their first jobs.Ĭomputer science, engineering and other degrees have many jobs that pay well, allow you to apply for jobs often in your own city and don't require you to work rotating shifts. She said is getting $70k for her first job. My friend is a nurse practitioner and just took her first job and said she wasn't getting paid very well. I am talking engineering, nursing, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, computer science.


Not only jobs that pay well from the outset, but will be in demand 20 years from now. degree in Meteorology ~5 yrs or a Masters ~7 years, you would be much better off getting a degree in another field where there are ACTUALLY JOBS. The time and money it takes you get a pure B.S. But outside of the Government, very few are willing to pay you a livable wage for this kind of skill set. There is value to be had by a seasoned, trained, forecaster. Computers are taking over at an astonishing rate. MD's and Law school's try to keep this kind of imbalance from ruining their fields and pay, but meteorology schools, yes I am talking about Mississippi State, don't care.ĭespite what you will read and here, the overall demand for "operational forecasters" is going down rapidly. Too many universities pushing out degrees vs how many jobs there are to fill. You will need a masters or a Ph.D Its not right, but supply and demand. in meteorology.įirst, getting a BS in meteorology isn't going to get you in very many doors where any real meteorology is done these days.
