by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Optics/Optical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 130 degrees in optics/optical sciences annually.
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The schools below may not offer all types of optics/optical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a degree in optics/optical sciences. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in optics/optical sciences from University of Arizona
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in optics/optical sciences. UNM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a degree in optics/optical sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Explore the best optics/optical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 670 | 106 |
| Oklahoma | 565 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 416 | 7 |
One of 9 majors within the Physics area of study, Optics/Optical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 1,019 |
| Other Physics | 15 |
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