by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at Caltech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #7 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 7 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 2 of 4 |
Here is each degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology awarded 10 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Caltech is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Caltech granted 7 master’s degrees in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (57%).
Caltech granted 3 master’s completions in planetary astronomy and science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology awarded 7 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Caltech has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at Caltech are Asian. 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Caltech granted 6 doctoral completions in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Caltech awarded 1 doctoral completion in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
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 Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |