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How does someone become a meteorologist (at the SPC or elsewhere)?

April 26, 2017meteorologist SPC

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How does someone become a meteorologist (at the SPC or elsewhere)?

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Usually, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Meteorology is required to enter the field and work as a forecaster. Some course work and experience can also be gained in the military, especially the Navy and Air Force. Many forecasters continue on to graduate school and acquire advanced degrees (M.S. and PhD) in meteorology, atmospheric science, mathematics, and computer science. Additional information about meteorology education can be found on our Links page, and NSSL maintains an online list of colleges providing meteorology degrees.