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Caltech is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of Technology handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Caltech. This makes it the #43 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 64 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at California Institute of Technology.
Of the 40 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Caltech, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Caltech. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 52 |
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 219 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 36 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 31 |
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