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Bachelor of Applied Meteorology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Prescott, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Graduate degree in professional meteorology offered through the Judd Gregg Meteorology Institute.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Applied Meteorology
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Meteorologist
- Broadcast meteorologist
- Air quality engineer
- Environmental consultant
- Flight director
- Doctoral study
Curriculum
- Standard concentration is 30 credits (45 for Extended
- For students without a meteorology degree). Core: transportation
- Satellite and radar meteorology
- Computer applications or research methods
- And a seminar. 10-13 Elective credits and either a 6-credit thesis or a 3-credit independent project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent with college-preparatory subjects (4 years English
- 3 maths
- 3 social science
- 2 science)
- SAT/ACT optional
- Course-by-course evaluation of foreign credentials
- English proof (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo 105
- PTE or English composition credit). Source: erau.edu/admissions/international-admissions/international-students.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (4 years English, 3 maths, 3 social science, 2 science), SAT/ACT optional.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Foreign Credential Evaluation (if required)
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall May 1
- Spring Oct 1
- Summer Mar 1 (erau. Edu/admissions/international-admissions/international-students). Apply online via erau. Edu/apply (one application for all campuses) and pay the 50 USD fee. Send official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
- English test scores and proof of funds for one year. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Receive the I-20
- Pay the SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Enter the US within 30 days of the start and check in with ISSS within 10 days.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,807 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Prescott |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Prescott College of Aviation |
| Department | Department of Applied Aviation Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,807 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 170.