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Private Research University

California Institute
of Technology

Private Research University in Pasadena, CA. Six-year graduation rate 94%. Median 10-year earnings $128,566.

Verdict High-return
California Institute of Technology · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$128,566
Mobility score
3.2
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
94.4%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $128,566 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 94%.

Green Flags
  • Graduation rate 94% — well above the national average
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
  • ! Admit rate 3% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots

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How we evaluate California Institute of Technology

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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