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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, 20% percent of women and 80% 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 Florida. 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Laser and Optical Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 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
30
Female Students
6 (20%)
Male Students
24 (80%)
U.S. Nonresident (20, 67%)
White (8, 27%)
Black or African American (1, 3%)
Two or more races (1, 3%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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