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%.
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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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