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About 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.

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.

Popularity of Geochemistry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Geochemistry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geochemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
16
Female Students
10 (62%)
Male Students
6 (37%)
White (9, 56%)
U.S. Nonresident (5, 31%)
Asian (1, 6%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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