Optics/Optical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Optics/Optical Sciences is offered at 16 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Optics/Optical Sciences.
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Education Levels of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 249 students earned theirOptics/Optical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Optics/Optical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 135 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
Earnings of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Optics/Optical Sciences of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,456 |
| 4 years | $75,002 |
| 5 years | $86,291 |
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 Optics/Optical Sciences majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Optics/Optical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Optics/Optical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Arizona tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware State University is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Optics/Optical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Optics/Optical Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, General | 11,944 |
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 8 |
References
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- 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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