Caltech (California) reviews

- Small institute (could be more diversity among researchers) - Salary is tiny in general, but high for a PhD student

The administration is a little "old school". One would expect Caltech to be a little more progressive and modern in its management approach and practices. Salaries are relatively low and while there are a some "benefits" such as the gym, parking, the Athenaeum, etc...employees pay for each of them. Caltech talks certain values including work / life balance but doesn't consistently practice them. Management focuses on staff time on and off the clock instead of performance.