Doctor’s Degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences
Education Levels of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 76 people earned their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences. This earns it the #231 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optics/optical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 54 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for optics/optical sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in optics/optical sciences. About 72.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optics/optical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Optics/Optical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in optics/optical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
University of Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of Rochester is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Rochester. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNM.
The 4th most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences from Clemson.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in optics/optical sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNC Charlotte.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optics/optical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 1,879 |
| Other Physics | 76 |
| Acoustics | 9 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 5 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 1 |
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
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