A program that prepares 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.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Rochester | 39 | 1% | $72,721 |
| 2 | University of Central Florida | 32 | 0% | $22,548 |
| 3 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 20 | 4% | $67,697 |
| 4 | University of Dayton | 13 | 0% | $59,230 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Laser and Optical Engineering program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.