California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology Majors

California Institute of Technology awards bachelor's degrees in 17 fields, about 233 a year. The largest are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.

Major	Degrees a year	Earnings, 1 year out	Earnings, 4 years out
Computer Science	67	$173,344	$200,511
Mechanical Engineering	36
Physics	26
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	18
Electrical Engineering	16
Applied Mathematics	14
Mathematics	11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	9
Chemical Engineering	7
Chemistry	7
Materials Engineering	6
Biology	5
Information Science/Studies	4
Astronomy and Astrophysics	4
Engineering	1
Geology and Earth Science	1
History	1

A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular majors at California Institute of Technology?

By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Computer Science (67), Mechanical Engineering (36), Physics (26), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (18), Electrical Engineering (16).

Which California Institute of Technology majors earn the most?

Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Computer Science ($200,511). Earnings are reported for 1 of California Institute of Technology's 17 programs.

How many majors does California Institute of Technology have?

California Institute of Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 17 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.

Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names California Institute of Technology uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.