Here is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical 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 #8 out of 13 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Caltech among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #62 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 62 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 15 of 144 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Caltech covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 18 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 11 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Genetics | 1 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology awarded 4 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Caltech is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Caltech are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of Technology handed out 22 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Caltech is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 68% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Caltech were White. Approximately 32% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Caltech. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 12 |