Meteorology & Atmospheric Science

My Major Lifespan

until AI starts shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates
Sep 24, 2029 · 1094 days left

AI weather models now beat conventional numerical forecasts, so entry-level forecasting jobs in broadcast and private-sector weather go first, and federal reduction-in-force rules delay cuts to NWS forecasters by only about a year. Budget-driven hiring freezes and staff cuts add pressure beyond AI.

Major lifespan is the time left until AI is expected to start shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates. It doesn’t mean the major will disappear or that everyone will lose their job.