Career In Meteorology

Good Meteorology schools?

I've been a huge fan of weather for years. I check the weather constantly and love learning about it. I already have an associates in business administration, but thinking of going back to school for meteorology. Problem is I'm not so good at math, and physics aren't my thing, so I have a couple questions: 1- What are the different jobs a meteorologist can have? 2- What are good colleges around St. Louis, MO? 3- Are there any online programs? I found one at Penn State but it's only for a certificate. Thanks!!

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1. I also was not the best student in school. Math didn't come easy and I ended up taking many of those courses several times. Luckily, if you get a good student instructor, and they are patient and understanding and you are willing to put in the time and effort it can be done. Here is a web site that can give you information that you are asking concerning careers in meteorology at the American Meteorological Society. http://www.ametsoc.org/careercenter/index.html That site also lists all of the accredited schools offering degrees in meteorology, both B.S. and advanced. I would also suggest you visit the National Weather Service office in St. Charles. You can set up an appointment and talk to the Science Operations Officer (SOO for short, pronounced like sue). Their number is 636-441-8467. An actual visit to a working forecast office would benefit you greatly. I do believe St. Louis University offers a degree in Meteorology but could be wrong. I do know most of the classes you would need could be obtained at St. Louis University and then if they don't have some of the classes, you likely could transfer to University of Missouri at Columbia for the final meteorological courses to wrap up the degree requirements. I have worked with many people that have degrees from that fine school. On-line offerings are not the best way to go. Meteorology degrees have a requirement for courses that have a lab for hands on work. Nearly all meteorologists have full degrees from in resident programs and it is getting so that nearly half that are hired have advanced degrees. This limits what an on-line course could offer. Do not let your "fear" of failing in math or physics courses bother you, it can be done if you are determined. Good luck and ask any questions you want, I will try to answer them.