by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at Caltech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Caltech among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #38 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 38 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 10 of 81 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 14 master’s degrees in physics.
Caltech is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Caltech were White. About 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology handed out 22 doctoral degrees in physics.
Caltech holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 59% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Caltech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 22 |