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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study...view more | 100 | 12% | 3 | 1,480 - 1,560 | $22,440 | $54,710 | ||
![]() California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General,...view more | 99 | 3% | 1 | 1,540 - 1,590 | $23,397 | $45,431 | ||
![]() Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those...view more | 84 | 85% | 5 | 1,000 - 1,230 | $20,183 | $54,296 | ||
![]() Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Each year, Whitman College awards about 33 degrees to students majoring in...view more | 83 | 50% | 1 | 1,280 - 1,480 | $41,601 | $58,773 | ||
![]() SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Annually, SUNY College at Geneseo awards about 167 degrees to students...view more | 73 | 64% | 2 | 1,210 - 1,390 | $18,698 | $57,538 | ||
![]() State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 188 degrees to...view more | 57 | 80% | 2 | 1,070 - 1,280 | $16,923 | $54,348 | ||
![]() Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are...view more | 51 | 95% | 2 | 960 - 1,200 | $17,995 | $56,064 |
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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.
Michigan awards the most Bachelors degrees in Geochemistry of all US states with 7 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geochemistry can expect approximately 38% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 63% 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 | $157,740 | 2,398 | 31,844 | 33,394 | 5% | |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,690 | 169 | 2,094 | 2,171 | 4% | |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $92,580 | 1,038 | 12,413 | 13,027 | 5% | |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,810 | 323 | 3,988 | 4,127 | 4% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Geochemistry majors.
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