Master’s Degrees in Optical Enginering
Education Levels of Optical Enginering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their master's degree in optical enginering. This makes it the 675th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optical enginering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 65 |
| Master’s Degree | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Optical Enginering Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in optical enginering. About 89.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optical enginering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Optical Enginering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in optical enginering. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optical enginering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in optical enginering from UCF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
University of Dayton is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in optical enginering. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in optical enginering from UDayton. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optical enginering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,998 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in optical enginering from Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optical enginering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,743 |
| Other Electrical Engineering | 296 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 125 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By NASA under License
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