by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at Caltech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 29 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Caltech as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #41 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 41 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 10 of 80 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 93 |
| Doctoral | 79 |
This engineering field at Caltech covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 93 master’s degrees in engineering.
Caltech ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 53% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 79 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Caltech is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Caltech. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 73 |