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Caltech

California Institute of Technology
3.1%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Caltech Graduate Earnings Overview

$132,140
Median Salary (6yr)
$128,566
Median Salary (10yr)

Caltech graduates earn a median of $128,566 ten years after enrollment against median debt of undefined. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Caltech

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankCaltech SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $133,687 $75,000 +78%
Engineering $128,339 $72,000 +78%
Mathematics & Statistics $110,514 $62,000 +78%
Physical Sciences $85,560 $48,000 +78%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%

Most Popular Majors at Caltech

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Engineering
36.1%
Computer Science
30.5%
Physical Sciences
16.3%
Mathematics/Statistics
10.7%
Biological Sciences
6.0%

Caltech Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankCaltech SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $133,687 $75,000 +78%
Engineering $128,339 $72,000 +78%
Mathematics & Statistics $110,514 $62,000 +78%
Physical Sciences $85,560 $48,000 +78%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%

Caltech Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Caltech graduates actually earn?
Caltech graduates earn a median of $128,566 10 years post-graduation, up from $132,140 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.
Which majors at Caltech have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Caltech include Computer Science ($133,687); Engineering ($128,339); Mathematics & Statistics ($110,514). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Caltech degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Caltech degree costs about $54,656 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $128,566/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
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Other Colleges in CA

Stanford University
3.9% accept · Stanford
Pomona College
6.8% accept · Claremont
UCLA
9.0% accept · Los Angeles
USC
10.0% accept · Los Angeles
Claremont McKenna College
11.1% accept · Claremont
UC Berkeley
11.7% accept · Berkeley

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Caltech is not affiliated with DeepColleges.