Master’s Degrees in Optics/Optical Sciences
Education Levels of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in optics/optical sciences. This earns it the #517 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for optics/optical sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. About 73.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 97 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optics/optical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Optics/Optical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in optics/optical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for optics/optical sciences students seekinga master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Rochester. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Delaware State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from Del State.
Duke University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from Duke.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNC Charlotte.
Montana State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in optics/optical sciences. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from MSU Bozeman.
Cleveland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from Cleveland State University.
Queens College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in optics/optical sciences. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from QC.
The 7th most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 1 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from Clemson.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNM. Of these students, 23% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optics/optical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 1,774 |
| Other Physics | 152 |
| Acoustics | 85 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 7 |
| Elementary Particle 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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