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      4.1

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (979 total reviews)
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      Dr. Thomas F. Rosenbaum

      74% approve of CEO

      67% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Senior management

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      Caltech (California) has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 979 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Caltech (California) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      979 reviews
      5.0
      Mar 23, 2026

      PhD experience

      Graduate researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Better salary than USC, UCLA Has the facilies needed for research (including a cleanroom) Small community, everyone knows everyone

      Cons

      Some programs can be demanding in terms of number of courses required A lot of homework

      2.0
      Mar 15, 2026

      Strong academic environment with valuable research experience

      Graduate research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Caltech is an excellent environment for gaining hands-on research experience. You get exposure to cutting-edge projects and the opportunity to work with very smart and motivated researchers. There is a lot of intellectual freedom, and depending on the lab, you can take ownership over parts of projects and develop technical skills in data analysis, programming, and experimental design. The overall research culture encourages curiosity and independent thinking.

      Cons

      The experience can vary significantly depending on the lab and advisor. Some projects move slowly due to the nature of academic research, and expectations about workload or timelines are not always clearly defined. Resources and support can also vary across labs.

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