Career In Meteorology

Are there a lot of jobs for someone just out of college with a degree in Meteorology?

edit:: I'm in high school but I'm just wondering.

Public Comments

1. nope, can you drve nails or dig ditches, for other jobs we need foreigners who know how to think, and can kiss a$$
2. My third job out of Uni was meteorology. That was back in 1974. The previous two were a driller's labourer and a truck driver. I was a physics graduate. Now things are different. They want IT people and presentation people. If you're articulate, presentable and know how to write or broadcast, you've got a chance. Try contacting TV and radio stations. Good luck.
3. There are a lot of military (civilian) jobs for meterologists. A lot of times also, it isn't the degree that you have, but just that you have a degree. You should pursue something you enjoy.
4. Honestly I don't know what these other people are talking about. Yes there are jobs in the military, I will be getting commissioned in the Air Force in 2 years as a Meteorologist and I will tell you that there are a lot of jobs in/out of the military. Some places to look if you don't want to go into the military as a civilian are the National Weather Service (NWS) or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). I would recommend going on their websites and looking into the job opportunities available to get an idea of what kind of job you could get. Also when you get into college and if you major in METO, then you can ask you advisor about what kind of jobs you can get in the area or with the degree you have. There is always something out there, you just need to know where to look. Good luck.
5. no... unless you know the right people.
6. check w/ american meteorological society.
7. Yes. in Canada we are short of meteorologists right now as most University graduates go into other fields.
8. You can always become a stripper.
9. i dont know
10. find out in a few years
11. yes I guess
12. It depends where you live in, in Turkey I think you can not find a lot of jobs. But when we consider the major changes in the climate, you can find in a country which gives importance to science. :)
13. Start networking for jobs now. Do some searches and get involved as a volunteer or an apprentice of sorts. More doors will be open for you in the future and you will have hands on experience in the field (of sorts). :)
14. yup.....nope....i dont know