How many years do you need to be in college to be a meteorologist?

Answer 1

A bachelor's degree (four years as a full-time student) in meteorology or atmospheric science, or in a closely related field with courses in meteorology, usually is the minimum educational requirement for an entry-level position. Federal Civil Service rules specify that you have to have one to be hired as a meteorologist by the US National Weather Service, and that has a pretty big impact on the whole profession. If you want to be on TV and get an AMS seal and call yourself a meteorologist, you have to have a four year degree.

The requirements for becoming a meteorologist are quite stringent and it does take four years as a minimum to take all the required physics, mathematics and meteorology courses. It is not uncommon that anyone that really wants to become a forecaster in today's job market goes on to get their masters degree in meteorology which takes an additional 2 years. A PhD degree is required for most basic research positions.

Answer 2

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Answer 3

Nearly 4 to 5 years depanding upon Research Guide. KK50_s@Yahoo.com

Answer 4

A bachelor's degree in atmospheric science / atmospheric sciences / meteorology takes about five years to complete if you are enrolled as a full-time student in the United States.

Answer 5

Typically, a PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Answer 6

about 8 years

Answer 7

Me, or you?