Geochemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 8
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $61k
About this major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Chemistry teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +2.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers | $99k | +3.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary | $101k | +2.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
Top colleges for Geochemistry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | Geneseo, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | New Paltz, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State University of New York at Oswego | Oswego, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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