Institute Information

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a small independent university that is considered one of the most outstanding schools of science and engineering. Caltech is one of the world's major research centers, focusing on those areas in which we have the faculty and facilities to excel.

There are approximately 900 undergraduate students, 1,100 graduate students and 790 instructional and research faculty at Caltech. Twenty-two members of the faculty and alumni have received Nobel Prizes and 38 faculty and alumni have received the National Medal of Science. Thirteen faculty members have received the California Scientist of the Year award and eight alumni have been astronauts.

Caltech graduates have consistently made important contributions in science, engineering, business, and government. They have been leaders in the discovery of basic scientific principles, the development of new technologies, and the founding of highly successful companies. Caltech students are among the brightest, best educated, and most motivated in the world. As such, they are highly sought after by many different types of organizations.

The CDC

The Career Development Center (CDC) works with students at all levels and through our many programs helps ensure that your contacts with our students is productive and leads to the hires you desire. Organizations which have had the most success with recruiting students have established a strong presence on campus by participating in some of our many programs, including ASPIRE (summer hires), Career Day, company-funded scholarships and fellowships, employer information sessions, and recruiting on campus. We can work with you individually to develop the program that is best for your organization.

Annual Report

This invaluable resource is published each year in September and contains detailed information on the career plans of all graduates, campus interviewing, salary offers and acceptances, and other Career Center programs and activities. In addition, there are 10-year summary tables to show trends in career choice and salaries. A copy is available on request.