Geochemistry
STEM •
Physical Sciences
What is it about?
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.
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Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 3 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 4 students.
O's Insights on Geochemistry
- Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 50% of graduates come from public universities.
