The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena is a small, highly prestigious university known for its strength in science and engineering. Popular majors include physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. The school is especially recognized for groundbreaking research, Nobel Prize–winning faculty, and its ties to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Caltech’s campus is located in a charming, walkable area of Pasadena with tree-lined streets, restaurants, and easy access to cultural attractions in Los Angeles.