by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Caltech ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, Caltech came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of Technology handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in geology from Caltech. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #9 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 geology majors at California Institute of Technology.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in geology from Caltech. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 52 |
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
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