Overview

The Climate Science degree from Pennsylvania Western University provides an in-depth study of climatology and related fields. Through a robust array of both online and on-campus courses, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand complex climate-based issues and how they interrelate with physical hazards in the natural world.

This 120-credit climate science program can position you for graduate-level study or prepare you for climate science jobs associated with weather, climate variability and environmental concerns arising from both natural and human influences.

Key Features

PennWest California is the only university partnered with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the world’s most renowned professional society for atmospheric, oceanic and hydrologic (water) scientists.
Through this partnership, faculty in PennWest California’s undergraduate climate science degree program have access to special climate-focused learning materials.
They encourage students to participate in the local AMS student chapter, which provides opportunities for travel to professional meetings and to take part in weather/climate discussions, analysis and forecasting. Some weather/climate outlooks are disseminated to a wide range of stakeholders in the greater Pittsburgh region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Hazards

Climate Dynamics

Synoptic Climatology

Applied Climatology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 121 other Bachelors in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Out-of-State

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

California

Funding

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