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Caltech was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for astrophysical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of Technology handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in astrophysics. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. This makes it the #2 most popular school for astrophysical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astrophysical sciences in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astrophysical sciences majors at California Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. About 50% were men and 50% 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 astrophysical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Astrophysics from Caltech in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% 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 astrophysical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 11 |
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