University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science

What University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science does

The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science is one of twelve schools and colleges within the University of Miami, founded in 1951 on Virginia Key in Miami, Florida. The institution operates five academic departments (Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Sciences, Marine Geosciences, Environmental Science and Policy, and Marine Biology and Ecology) and delivers six undergraduate majors, six PhD and MS research degree programs, and a Master of Professional Science (MPS) program comprising 14 specialized degree tracks covering areas such as Applied Remote Sensing, Broadcast Meteorology, Climate and Society, Coastal Zone Management, Marine Mammal Science, Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management, and Weather Forecasting. A JD/MPS joint degree with the University of Miami School of Law extends the academic portfolio into interdisciplinary professional training.

The school operates specialized research infrastructure that underpins its scientific mission, including the Helicopter Observation Platform (HOP), the F.G. Walton Smith 96-foot research catamaran, the SUSTAIN Lab (Air-Sea interaction under hurricane conditions), the Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex (MTLSS), and the Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS), launched in 2003. The Hurricane Hub provides real-time tropical cyclone tracking, satellite imagery, and forecast products to the public and scientific community. Close physical proximity to NOAA's Hurricane Research Division and the National Hurricane Center supports collaborative research. AI/ML capabilities are applied to tropical cyclone prediction, deep-learning identification of atmospheric phenomena, and data-science-driven climate predictability.

The business model is a hybrid of academic and research operations. Revenue derives primarily from federally funded research grants and contracts (notably NSF and NOAA), which totaled $56.9 million in FY 2024 (up from $36.2 million in FY 2018), supplemented by tuition and fees across the degree programs, philanthropic contributions through the Give to Rosenstiel campaign, and ancillary income such as parking permits. The institution ranks No. 13 of 421 U.S. institutions in federally funded research expenditures across geosciences, atmospheric sciences, and ocean sciences. Customer segments include prospective and enrolled graduate and undergraduate students, federal research agencies, K-12 schools reached through outreach programs, and the general public served by climate, hurricane preparedness, and marine science education initiatives.

Name

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science

Legal name

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Website

https://earth.miami.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Miami Rosenstiel School offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in marine, atmospheric, and earth sciences across five departments. It serves students and federal agencies through specialized research facilities, $56.9 million in annual federal funding, and public outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Marine/Atmospheric/Earth Science Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB)

Keywords

• Marine science education
• Atmospheric science research
• Earth science degrees
• Oceanographic research
• Hurricane research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs including PhD, MS, and Master of Professional Science degrees
2. Federally Funded Research: Research grants and contracts from federal agencies including NSF, NOAA, and other government sources. $56.9 million in federally funded research expenditures in FY 2024
3. Donations and Endowments: Philanthropic contributions through the Give to Rosenstiel campaign
4. Parking Permits: Parking fees including general permits $80/year, inter-campus $120/year, motorcycle $35/year, reserved $750/year

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Rosenstiel School is an academic and research institution offering PhD, MS, Master of Professional Science (with 14 specialized tracks), and undergraduate degree programs in marine, atmospheric, and earth sciences across five departments. It conducts federally funded research in oceanography, meteorology, hurricane science, and marine ecosystems, supported by specialized facilities including a research vessel, helicopter observation platform, air-sea interaction laboratory, and satellite remote sensing center.

Product overview

The Rosenstiel School offers a comprehensive academic portfolio comprising PhD and MS programs across five departments (Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Sciences, Marine Geosciences, Environmental Science and Policy, and Marine Biology and Ecology), an undergraduate program with 6 majors, and a distinctive Master of Professional Science (MPS) with 14 specialized degree tracks. The school operates major research facilities including the SUSTAIN Lab, CSTARS satellite sensing center, MTLSS seawater complex, the F.G. Walton Smith research vessel, and Helicopter Observation Platform. The Hurricane Hub portal provides public access to real-time tropical cyclone data and forecasts, while outreach programs including 'Canes on 'Canes and Students for Students extend educational impact to schools and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PhD Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of MPS students complete the program in 15 months or less
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NOAA for marine and atmospheric research collaboration, including joint publications and research initiatives
• Hurricane Research Division (HRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAA laboratory conducting hurricane research with close proximity and collaborative research programs with Rosenstiel School
• National Hurricane Center (NHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAA center providing hurricane forecasts; collaborates with Rosenstiel School on research and training
• Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on satellite remote sensing and meteorological applications
• Naval Research Lab - Monterey (NRL-MRY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavy research laboratory collaborating on atmospheric and oceanographic research
• Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on atmospheric sciences with Colorado State University
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on meteorology and oceanography research
• Miami SeaquariumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverflow parking available at Miami Seaquarium for Rosenstiel School campus visitors upon receipt of parking pass from Campus Safety

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR): NCAR is the U.S.'s primary federally funded atmospheric research center, conducting hurricane, climate, and weather research with strong ties to NSF and NOAA — comparable as an atmospheric science research and training organization.
• Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences: CEOAS at Oregon State is a peer oceanographic and atmospheric sciences college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, with strong NSF-funded research in oceanography and atmospheric sciences — a closely comparable academic unit.
• University of Washington College of the Environment: The UW College of the Environment houses atmospheric sciences, oceanography, and marine science departments with strong federally funded research — comparable in scale, mission, and structure to Rosenstiel.
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI): WHOI is the largest private oceanographic research and education institution in the U.S. Like Rosenstiel, it operates research vessels, conducts marine and atmospheric science, and trains graduate students in oceanography, with a comparable research-vessel-and-laboratory model.
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UC San Diego): Scripps is one of the world's oldest and largest centers for marine and atmospheric research, with a comparable portfolio of PhD/MS programs, research vessels, and federal-grant-funded science in atmospheric, ocean, and earth science.
• Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (Columbia University): Lamont-Doherty is a Columbia University research institute conducting marine geosciences, atmospheric science, and climate research, training graduate students — directly comparable to Rosenstiel in scope of earth-system science and graduate research model.
• Texas A&M University College of Geosciences: Texas A&M College of Geosciences houses oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and geology departments with substantial federally funded research and graduate programs — comparable in scale and structure to Rosenstiel.
• University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography: URI GSO is a dedicated oceanography graduate school with research vessels, marine science labs, and a portfolio of NSF and NOAA-funded research — directly comparable as a smaller, focused oceanographic graduate school.

Broad incumbents

• MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences: MIT EAPS is a larger, broader earth and atmospheric sciences department within a top-tier research university — comparable as a producer of atmospheric and oceanographic research and graduate talent, though significantly larger in scope.
• Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences: Stanford Earth is a top-tier earth sciences school offering undergraduate and graduate programs across climate, oceans, and atmosphere — a peer institution for elite earth-system science education and research, though broader than Rosenstiel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChuzcOAsTNZHwriMyAnz_uA
• Facebookfacebook.com/RosenstielSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-miami-rosenstiel-school-of-marine-atmospheric-and-earth-science
• Instagraminstagram.com/MiamiRosenstiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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