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2026 Best Geochemistry Schools in California

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Geochemistry Degrees Awarded
$173,344 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geochemistry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geochemistry programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for geochemistry students.

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Best Schools for Geochemistry in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geochemistry

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Leading the list is California Institute Of Technology, our #1 school for geochemistry. Located in the city of Pasadena, California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. California Institute Of Technology graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 geochemistry students who graduated with this degree at California Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geochemistry program make about $173,344 in their early career. Read more about the geochemistry program at California Institute Of Technology

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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