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 physics programs.
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Caltech was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics 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 #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of Technology handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Caltech. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #17 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 physics majors at California Institute of Technology.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 26% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 8 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Caltech, about 75% were men and 25% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
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