The University of Oklahoma in Norman is home to the School of Meteorology, which sits alongside the National Weather Center on the university’s research campus. OU’s graduate catalog lists Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Atmospheric Science through the school.
One correction is needed: OU does not currently offer a degree titled a master’s in Meteorology. The correct degree name for graduate study in this field at OU is Atmospheric Science.
Graduate coursework covers atmospheric dynamics and physics, weather analysis and forecasting, radar and remote sensing, and climate science. Students can pursue research connected to severe storms, a natural fit given Oklahoma’s location in Tornado Alley.
Graduates work as forecasters, researchers, and broadcast meteorologists, or continue to doctoral study. Admission is competitive, and applicants should review the official OU catalog for prerequisites, deadlines, and funding options.
Students comparing programs may also want data science training, since modern forecasting relies heavily on data analysis, plus career coaching and networking resources for entering the field.

