by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Caltech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Caltech was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry 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 #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of Technology handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Caltech. This makes it the #250 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #39 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 chemistry majors at California Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Caltech. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Caltech in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Caltech are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students 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 master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 52 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
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