Optics Optical Sciences Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific study of light energy, including its structure, properties and behavior under different conditions. Includes instruction in wave theory, wave mechanics, electromagnetic theory, physical optics, geometric optics, quantum theory of light, photon detecting, laser theory, wall and beam properties, chaotic light, non-linear optics, harmonic generation, optical systems theory, and applications to engineering problems. Is Optics Optical Sciences the right major for you?
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Optics Optical Sciences Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$129,320

Median Hourly Wage

$62.17*

Total Employed Nationally

45,920


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.