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 makes it the 517th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for optics/optical sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for optics/optical sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
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:
University of Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 47 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Arizona. Of these students, 23% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 34 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Rochester. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Delaware State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in optics/optical sciences. 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.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 4 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNC Charlotte.
Montana State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. 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.
Queens College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in optics/optical sciences. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 Cleveland State University. 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.
Clemson University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in optics/optical sciences. 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.
The 11th most popular school in the country for optics/optical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in optics/optical sciences from UNM. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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.
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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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