We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Caltech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in materials engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
Caltech has not been ranked for materials engineering at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,364 | $63,402 |
| Fees | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from Caltech identified as women.
The majority of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Caltech are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Caltech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Engineering | 8 |