by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemistry at Caltech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Caltech among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #115 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 115 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 24 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology awarded 8 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Caltech has not been ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. 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 master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 35 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Caltech holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Caltech are White. Roughly 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Caltech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |