Graduate Certificates in Optics/Optical Sciences
Education Levels of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12 people earned their graduate certificate in optics/optical sciences. This earns it the #628 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Optics/Optical Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in optics/optical sciences. About 83.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optics/optical sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Optics/Optical Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 3 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in optics/optical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 3 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 graduate certificate. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in optics/optical sciences from University of Arizona. Of these students, 11% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in optics/optical sciences. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in optics/optical sciences from Michigan Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optics/optical sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 29 |
| Acoustics | 6 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 4 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 2 |
| Other Physics | 2 |
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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