Physical Sciences at California Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, CA.
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Studying Online at California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physical Sciences Rankings at California Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how California Institute of Technology’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 122 |
| Best Value | California | #81 of 88 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #356 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 122 |
| Best Value | California | #81 of 88 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #356 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from California Institute of Technology
Graduates of California Institute of Technology’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,996 |
| 2 years | $89,875 |
| 4 years | $117,188 |
| 5 years | $133,219 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from California Institute of Technology report median earnings of $117,188, compared with $117,188 for all California Institute of Technology graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physical Sciences program at California Institute of Technology work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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