Bachelor of Science in Coastal Meteorology
Forecasting Your Future
CC&E’s B.S. in Coastal Meteorology (COMET) goes beyond traditional weather forecasting to explore the dynamic interactions among the atmosphere, oceans, and coastlines. As the nation's only undergraduate program in coastal meteorology, COMET aligns with OPM-1340 federal hiring standards, preparing graduates for careers with organizations such as the National Weather Service, NOAA, and other public and private employers.
Graduates are equipped to address challenges ranging from hurricanes and flooding to extreme heat and land loss—helping protect lives, strengthen communities, and build a more resilient future.
What you'll learn
The BS in Coastal Meteorology ensures graduates are well-qualified for a career in the public or private sector.
LSU’s Coastal Meteorology program adheres to the OPM -1340 hiring standards, which were created by the United States Office of Personnel Management. Meeting these standards ensures our students are eligible for meteorologist positions within the federal government, and demonstrates their abilities to private sector employers.
Build Professional Skills
Weather in Louisiana has a significant impact – on communities, on industry, and on the geography of the coast itself. Students in the Coastal Meteorology program have ample opportunities for hands-on work experience, in both research and professional settings.
RESEARCH
Coastal Meteorology students have the opportunity to participate in faculty and graduate student-led research on hurricanes, flooding, droughts, weather-impacted coastal erosion, air pollution, and many other topics.
INTERNSHIPS
Coastal Meteorology students can gain professional experience through internships with one of our many partners, such as the LSU AgCenter, local television stations, the Louisiana Office of State Climatology, and others.
Coastal Meteorology graduates are able to put their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of professional settings.
- Broadcast networks
- Private sector, including: shipping, airlines, utilities, and energy industries
- U.S. government such as NOAA and the National Weather Service
- Military
- Environmental consulting
- Air quality monitoring
- Academia
CC&E Lagniappe
In Louisiana, lagniappe means something extra. In the College of the Coast & Environment, we have lagniappe to spare! In addition to the all the resources LSU has to offer, as a student in CC&E, you'll have access to:
- Continuous mentoring throughout the undergraduate experience
- Tutoring
- One-on-one advising
- Small class sizes
- Resource fair
- Undergraduate study room
Advising
Sabrina Cervantez
Coastal Meteorology Undergraduate Advisor
scerva2@lsu.edu
225-578-2464
Appointments can be made through Navigate
Robert Rohli
Coastal Meteorology Program Director
rohli@lsu.edu