by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Caltech. Degrees are awarded 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 physical sciences at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 79 |
The physical sciences area of study at Caltech breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 58 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 32 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Caltech is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Caltech report a median salary of $117,188 a year. This is above $117,188, the median for all majors at Caltech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,364 | $63,402 |
| Fees | $2,496 | $2,496 |
Find out more about Caltech tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 65% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Caltech are White. About 29% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Caltech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 79 |