Optical Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 6 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Optical Engineering.
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Education Levels of Optical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 157 students earned theirOptical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Optical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 88 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Optical Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Optical Engineering of $94,702 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
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| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,923 |
| 4 years | $94,702 |
| 5 years | $107,414 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Optical Engineering majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Optical Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a associate degree in Optical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Optical Engineering students seeking a associate degree is University of Central Florida. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Optical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Optical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Optical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Optical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Optical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Optical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Optical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Optical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stonehill College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Optical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Optical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Optical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Optical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Optical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Optical Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Optical Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25,975 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 434 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 194 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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