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California Institute of Technology
Overview
California Institute of Technology / Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences is located in Pasadena, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Geochemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geobiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental science and engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Planetary science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geochemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geobiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Planetary science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environmental science and engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
225
Applied
43
Accepted
24
Enrolled
Applying
80
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | ||
| IELTS: Recommended | ||
| TWE: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
110
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.91% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 6.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
43
Total faculty
Full-time - 43
Part-time - 0
Male (35)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Planetary surfaces, evolution of anaerobic respiratory processes, structural geology and tectonics, theoretical and numerical seismology, global biogeochemical cycles |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125-0001
United States
Pasadena, CA 91125-0001
United States
Contact
Dr. Kenneth A. Farley
Chairman
Email: dianb@gps.caltech.edu
Phone: 626-395-6111
Fax: 626-795-6028
Chairman
Email: dianb@gps.caltech.edu
Phone: 626-395-6111
Fax: 626-795-6028
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