California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California · Private, nonprofit · 987 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 77 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $-2,133 |
| $30k to $48k | $-2,886 |
| $48k to $75k | $431 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,753 |
| $110k and up | $54,157 |
| All families (average) | $16,075 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $200,511 | +$163,535 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | $119,626 | +$82,650 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 94% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.