by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Caltech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Caltech highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #23 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 23 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 6 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 14 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Caltech holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 43% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Caltech are White. About 36% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Caltech conferred 6 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Caltech granted 5 master’s degrees in geophysics and seismology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Caltech awarded 3 master’s completions in geochemistry in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology conferred 15 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Caltech is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 47% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Caltech are White. 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Caltech granted 6 doctoral degrees in geochemistry in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Caltech awarded 6 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Caltech granted 3 doctoral completions in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
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 Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |