by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in materials engineering at Caltech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Caltech among the top schools in the country for materials engineering, coming in at #17 out of 60 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 17 of 60 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in California | 6 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in materials engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 10 master’s degrees in materials engineering.
Caltech holds a strong position among schools offering materials engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 40% of materials engineering master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering master’s degree graduates at Caltech are White. Roughly 30% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 8 doctoral degrees in materials engineering.
Caltech is not currently ranked for materials engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of materials engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Caltech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 2 |