by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for optics/optical sciences students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 64 degrees in optics/optical sciences during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Optics/Optical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the optics/optical sciences degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat University of Rochester if you wish to pursue a degree in optics/optical sciences. University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Rochester.More information about a degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology is a great option for students pursuing a degree in optics/optical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.More information about a degree in optics/optical sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology
Explore the best optics/optical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 51 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 0 |
| Delaware | 345 | 5 |
Optics/Optical Sciences is one of 9 different types of Physics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 2,175 |
| Other Physics | 121 |
| Acoustics | 102 |
| Theoretical & Mathematical Physics | 10 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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