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What can I do with a major in meteorology?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Get involved in a professional organization
American Meteorological Society National Weather Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationSearch for opportunities
Companies:
AccuWeather
Weather Routing, Inc.
Fleet Weather
Titles:
Operational Meteorologist
Marine Meteorological Technician
Synoptic Meteorologist
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
Areas
Meteorologist
Forecaster
Instrumentation Specialist
Climatologist
Employers
National Weather Service
National Hurricane Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Weather consulting firms
Federal Aviation Administration
Military service
Energy companies
Private sector consulting
Airlines
Environmental Protection Agency
Aerospace Industry
Sample occupations
Areas
Broadcast Meteorologist
Employers
Local or regional television or radio stations
Sample occupations
Areas
Researcher
Technical Writer
Employers
NASA
National Hurricane Center
Government agencies
Research and testing companies
Scientific journals
Satellite research centers
Sample occupations
Areas
Earth Science Teacher
College Professor
Employers
High schools
Colleges and universities
Sample occupations
General information and strategies
- Supplement coursework with classes in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science for an in depth understanding of meteorology.
- Intern with local or national news and weather stations to learn about the industry and gain experience.
- Join radio, news broadcasting, and newspaper student organizations on campus to display skills in weather reporting.
- Other industries within meteorology include forecasting, research, education, and environmental science.
- Select a career focus and aim coursework to meet the career requirements for the field.
- Seek out opportunities to work with professors on research projects and expand your network.
- Stay up to date with news, publications, and research findings in the field.
- Consider earning a graduate degree in atmospheric science, broadcasting, or research to expand career opportunities.
- Research local certifications and requirements for entry into the industry.
- Reach out to alumni to hold informational interviews and learn about opportunities in meteorology.