Geochemistry Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Geochemistry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.0% of Geochemistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geochemistry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 33 students earned theirGeochemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geochemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12 |
| Master’s Degree | 11 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
Earnings of Geochemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Geochemistry of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geochemistry students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Geochemistry. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geochemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 30.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geochemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Geochemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
California Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Whitman College is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College at Geneseo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Geochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Geochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geochemistry. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis-Clark State College is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Geochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geochemistry that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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