Graduate students with a master's in meteorology become experts in math and physics, gaining in-depth exposure to other science disciplines including oceanography, ocean engineering, environmental science, climate science and Earth remote sensing.
Because Florida Tech is located at the boundary between tropical and subtropical weather patterns in Florida, and Florida is the lightning capital of the world, students gain unique fieldwork experience at Patrick Air Force Base and Kennedy Space Center with some of the most respected weather experts in the world. For students that want to become a broadcast meteorologist, world weather expert, storm tracker or weather researcher, a master's in meteorology from Florida Tech provides expert training for these careers.
Careers
Graduates with their master's in meteorology from Florida Tech have found positions with organizations such as NOAA National Weather Service, NASA and Executive Jet. Career opportunities are also available in a variety of industries in research and management, as well as with local weather departments in which to build a career as a television weather reporter.