Tuition fees, net price and ROI
California Institute of Technology Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for California Institute of Technology covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$63,255
Out-of-state tuition
$63,255
Average net price
$18,902
Last updated November 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
California Institute of Technology Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$83,598
4-year attendance
$334,392
4-year tuition
$253,020
4-year net price
$75,608
California Institute of Technology Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $1,667 | $81,931 | $139/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,023 | $82,575 | $85/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,003 | $76,595 | $584/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,073 | $61,525 | $1,839/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $56,275 | $27,323 | $4,690/mo |
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Major-level ROI
California Institute of Technology Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $129,693 | Not reported |
| Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | $59,996 | Not reported |
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California Institute of Technology ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
California Institute of Technology Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
14.87%
Federal loan rate
3.56%
Median completer debt
Not available
Median monthly payment
Not available