If you are interested in the weather a
career in meteorology may be a good option. I order to start a career
as a meteorologist you are going to need to get a degree, ideally in
meteorology or more likely atmospheric science. A lot of people would
like to earn their degree online, this begs question of whether or
not it is possible.
Unfortunately the options when it comes
to online meteorology degrees are pretty limited and the few that do
exist largely require that you already have a background in the
field. A good example of this is the Bachelor of Applied Science in
Weather Forecasting at the University of Arizona. It is intended for
air force weather technicians and is therefore not available for most
people.
Another option if you have military
experience the degree in operational meteorology at Mississippi State
University. If you don't have military experience they also offer a
degree in broadcast meteorology that can be done partly online. There
is also a masters degree in applied meteorology that is available for
people who have a bachelors degree in a natural science. This may be
your best option for an online meteorology degree.
With the very limited options for
online meteorology degrees the best option may be to get a degree in
another science like physics or chemistry and then enrol in a masters
program. Admittedly online degrees in any of the hard sciences are
hard to come by they are out there if you look. There are then a few
online masters degrees in meteorology that you can choose from.
If you have an interest in meteorology
but are not looking for a career as a meteorologist you do have a few
options for courses that you can take. Penn State offers a
certificate in weather forecasting for example. These courses are
intended mainly for people who need to learn about the weather for
related careers, like pilots or flight dispatchers or for those who
simply have an interest in the weather.