Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optical Engineering, consider the program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is located in Terre Haute, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 optical engineering degrees were granted at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Distance learning is available at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Of 2,334 students, 5 (0%) studied exclusively online and 142 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Optical Engineering graduates at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, by degree type.
Program-wide, Optical Engineering graduates at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are 23% women (3) and 77% men (10).
Optical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Among the 11 bachelor’s optical engineering graduates at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Optical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, below the national average of 36%.*
Optical Engineering Master’s Program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Among the 2 master’s optical engineering degrees awarded at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Optical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Optical Engineering program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Optical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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