Below are the key facts about this program at Caltech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Caltech has not been ranked for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,364 | $63,402 |
| Fees | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Caltech are White. About 42% 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 bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Caltech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |