by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at Caltech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Caltech highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #29 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 29 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 10 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 12 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Caltech ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 92% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. About 33% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 5 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
Caltech is not yet ranked for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were Non-Resident Alien. About 40% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Caltech. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 38 |