Career In Meteorology

A degree in meteorology.......but I only like certain aspects. Help!?

I'm currently a computer science major, but don't like it anymore. I've had general physics 1 and 2 and calculus 1 and 2. I love weather, but only severe weather. I would love to be able to work with it as a career. I also wouldn't mind working for a tv station being the one who gives the on air meteorologists all the information they need. I wouldn't mind to interpret radar data for a living. Does anyone know of any degree, or certificate, programs that offer things like this? I know things like this take time, but I also would like the one that can get me out the quickest. I've been in school for almost 4 years now and have got to get out soon. Thanks.

Public Comments

1. all you need to get an entry job as a meteorologist is a 4 year degree, ideally in atmospheric science, but math, physics and even geology will work fine... try to get an internship at a tv station, or NOAA the military also has great meteorology programs... especially the navy.... btw, computer science is probably fine and actually useful since most of meteorlogy is done with computer programs...
2. There are many schools that offer meteorology as a degree. My husband is a meteorologist for NOAA and he graduated from University of NC at Asheville. He says that Penn State has one of the best schools. However, since you are interested in severe weather, you might want to look at Oklahoma. Good news is that you already have some of the basic classes for meteorology. You will probably need to take more physics and possibly more math. Unfortunately for you, that is still probably 2 more years of work. Call one of the schools and talk to their meteorology/atmospheric department.