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University of Maryland, College Park
Overview
University of Maryland, College Park / Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Professional Master's (PMS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Scholarly paper, written and oral exams |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
108
Applied
14
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | June 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Background in mathematics, experience in scientific computer languages, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
63
Total Graduate Students
11%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.59% |
| Unknown | 1.59% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
44
Total faculty
Full-time - 36
Part-time - 8
Male (35)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Weather, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, global change, radiation |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,607,755 |
Location & Contact
Address
College Park, MD 20742
United States
United States