by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Caltech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Caltech as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #68 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 68 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 16 of 92 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 46 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Caltech is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 41% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 79 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Caltech holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 59% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 39% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Caltech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 34 |