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#1

#1 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$54,710
#2

#2 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 450) resulting in acceptance.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,755

Median Starting Salary

$45,431
#3

#3 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College is a highly selective school. They receive roughly 5,500 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,340–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$39,935

Median Starting Salary

$58,773
#4

#4 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$54,296
#5

#5 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo is a fairly selective school. Approximately 9,070 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,170–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$19,557

Median Starting Salary

$57,538
#6

#6 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

State University of New York at Oswego is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,070–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,376

Median Starting Salary

$54,348
#7

#7 Best College for Geochemistry in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,105

Median Starting Salary

$56,064
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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.
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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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Geochemistry majors is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geochemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geochemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
16
Female Students
10 (62%)
Male Students
6 (37%)

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