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![]() University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students...view more | 100 | 62% | 10 | 1,230 - 1,400 | $31,551 | $75,939 | ||
![]() University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more | 80 | 40% | 20 | 1,200 - 1,350 | $13,110 | $63,670 |
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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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Laser and Optical Engineering majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $165,370 | 748 | 11,082 | 11,533 | 4% | |
Engineers, All Other Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Mechatronics Engineers Microsystems Engineers Photonics Engineers Robotics Engineers Nanosystems Engineers Wind Energy Engineers Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $111,970 | 780 | 12,772 | 13,200 | 3% | |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | 1,935 | 21,476 | 23,458 | 9% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Laser and Optical Engineering majors.
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