by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemical engineering at Caltech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Caltech highly for chemical engineering, placing at #35 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 35 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 7 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 4 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Caltech has not been ranked for chemical engineering at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Asian. About 75% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology awarded 6 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Caltech has not been ranked for chemical engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were White. About 50% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Caltech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 10 |