Optics/Optical Sciences at University of Rochester
Every optics/optical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the optics/optical sciences program at University of Rochester stacks up to those at other schools.University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and approximately 11,741 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Optics/Optical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
University of Rochester Optics/Optical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Optics/Optical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Optics/Optical Sciences
University of Rochester Optics/Optical Sciences Rankings
There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in optics/optical sciences, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Optics/Optical Sciences Student Demographics at University of Rochester
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the optics/optical sciences majors at University of Rochester.
University of Rochester Optics/Optical Sciences Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in optics/optical sciences.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 5 |
International Students | 12 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Related Majors
Careers That Optics/Optical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in optics/optical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for University of Rochester.
Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
---|---|---|
Physics Postsecondary Professors | 1,430 | $117,370 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
Physicists | 950 | $138,920 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Tomwsulcer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.