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#1

#1 Best College for Laser and Optical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$65,746
#2

#2 Best College for Laser and Optical Engineering in the U.S.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Every year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology grants around 120 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, General, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,300–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$70,481
#3

#3 Best College for Laser and Optical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,210–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$63,670
#4

#4 Best College for Laser and Optical Engineering in the U.S.

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Each year, Stonehill College grants about 57 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$78,478
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About Laser and Optical Engineering

Laser and Optical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of optical systems, lasers and related electronic devices. Includes instruction in wave theory and mechanics, electromagnetic applications, linear and non-linear optics, photon detecting, laser beam properties, directed energy, harmonic generation, optical systems, shielding and the design and implementation of related systems and equipment.

Students majoring in Laser and Optical Engineering can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 29% percent of women and 71% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Laser and Optical Engineering is has the largest number of granted degrees in New York. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Laser and Optical Engineering is $61,300.

Popularity of Laser and Optical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Laser and Optical Engineering, your education can be applied to different careers. Laser and Optical Engineering majors go on to find jobs including Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineers, All Other which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Laser and Optical Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Laser and Optical Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Laser and Optical Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
65
Female Students
19 (29%)
Male Students
46 (70%)

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