Optics/Optical Sciences Schools in New Mexico

19 students earned Optics/Optical Sciences degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

An Optics/Optical Sciences major is the 231st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Optics/Optical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	6

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a optics/optical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optics/optical sciences majors in New Mexico is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
• White: 52.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 31.6%
• Other Races: 10.5%

Jobs for Optics/Optical Sciences Grads in New Mexico

2,150 people in the state and 91,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optics/optical sciences.

Wages for Optics/Optical Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, optics/optical sciences grads earn an average of $104,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $125,280.

Most Popular Optics/Optical Sciences Programs in NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Optics/Optical Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers optics/optical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors	7%	$0

Related Majors in New Mexico

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optics/optical sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
General Physics	55

View all majors related to Optics/Optical Sciences

View Nationwide Optics/Optical Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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