California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution in Pasadena, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 987 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $128,566 ten years after enrollment, which is 216% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 93.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,075 per year. The most popular programs include Computer Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Biomedical Engineering.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$128,566
Graduation Rate
93.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$16,075
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
987
Admission Rate
2.6%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
97.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$65,898
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,898
Pell Grant Rate
18.0%
Federal Loan Rate
4.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $2,133)
Income $30K–$48K
$0 (net grant surplus of $2,886)
Income $48K–$75K
$431
Income $110K+
$54,157

Student Demographics

Women
45.7%
White
18.7%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian
35.9%
Two or More Races
8.9%

Accreditations

Programs (61)

Bachelor (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Computer Science $200,511 67
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 36
Physics Not reported 26
Biomedical Engineering Not reported 18
Electrical Engineering Not reported 16
Applied Mathematics Not reported 14
Mathematics Not reported 11
Neuroscience Not reported 9
Chemical Engineering Not reported 7
Chemistry Not reported 7
Materials Engineering Not reported 6
Biology Not reported 5
Information Science Not reported 4
Astronomy Not reported 4

Master (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Physics Not reported 20
Electrical Engineering Not reported 18
Engineering Physics Not reported 18
Astronomy Not reported 16
Geological Sciences Not reported 15
Biomedical Engineering Not reported 12
Aerospace Engineering Not reported 10
Materials Engineering Not reported 9
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 8
Chemistry Not reported 8
Economics Not reported 6
Environmental Engineering Not reported 5
Chemical Engineering Not reported 4

Doctoral (20)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Chemistry $119,626 39
Physics Not reported 24
Biomedical Engineering Not reported 17
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 13
Biology Not reported 13
Aerospace Engineering Not reported 12
Chemical Engineering Not reported 12
Engineering Physics Not reported 10
Materials Engineering Not reported 10
Electrical Engineering Not reported 9
Environmental Engineering Not reported 8
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 8
Neuroscience Not reported 7
Cognitive Science Not reported 7
Astronomy Not reported 7
Geological Sciences Not reported 6
Systems Engineering Not reported 5
Economics Not reported 5
Applied Mathematics Not reported 4
Mathematics Not reported 3
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer Science Doctoral 2
Cell Biology Doctoral 2
Microbiology Doctoral 2
Genetics Doctoral 2
Neuroscience Master 2
Computer Science Master 1
Engineering Bachelor 1
Electrical Engineering Graduate Certificate 1
Engineering Mechanics Doctoral 1
Systems Engineering Master 1
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master 1
Mathematics Master 1
Geological Sciences Bachelor 1
History Bachelor 1

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