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![]() California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General,...view more | 100 | 3% | 2 | 1,540 - 1,590 | $23,397 | $45,431 | ||
![]() University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more | 60 | 9% | 1 | 1,320 - 1,540 | $15,166 | $46,944 |
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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.
California awards the most Masters degrees in Geochemistry of all US states with 3 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geochemistry can expect approximately 67% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 33% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Geochemistry is $44,800.
Some top jobs related to Geochemistry, include Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are positions that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most in-demand position for Geochemistry majors is Natural Sciences Managers.
These are the highest paying careers for Geochemistry majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $198,580 | 396 | 4,881 | 4,983 | 2% | |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,770 | 31 | 345 | 345 | 0% | |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,700 | 43 | 471 | 471 | 0% | |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $100,930 | 134 | 1,505 | 1,546 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Geochemistry majors.
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