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.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 9 institutions across the United States, with a total of 63 degrees awarded annually.

Bachelor's Degrees

12

degrees awarded

Master's Degrees

8

degrees awarded

Doctoral Degrees

1

degrees awarded

Other Awards

42

awards given

Top Schools for Geochemistry

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
15
2 California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
12
3 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
9
4 Brown University
Providence, RI
9
5 Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
6
6 SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
3
7 Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
3
8 University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
3
9 Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
3