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This curriculum emphasizes the scientific study of the properties and behavior of atomic nuclei. This involves instruction in nuclear reaction theory, quantum mechanics, energy conservation, nuclear fission and fusion, strong and weak forces, nuclear modeling, nuclear decay, nucleon scattering, pairing, photon and electron reactions, the physics of nuclear effects, statistical methods, and research equipment operation and maintenance.

Top Schools For Optics Programs

Most Selective:
Pontifical Catholic University - Arecibo

Least Selective:
Saginaw Valley State University

Largest:
Ohio State University

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
University of Rochester

Least Expensive:
Pontifical Catholic University - Arecibo

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Oklahoma State University

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Washington State University

Most Diverse:
University of Rochester

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Clemson University

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Clemson University

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University of Rochester

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ		$22,264 30,346 96 Bachelor's (35), Master's (42),
Doctoral (19)
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY		$38,690 5,432 56 Bachelor's (23), Master's (18),
Doctoral (15)
EDIC College
Caguas, PR		$6,350 917 25 Associate (25)
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM		$18,691 21,392 15 Master's (9), Doctoral (6)
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC		$16,185 19,419 12 Master's (3), Doctoral (9)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA		$15,645 12,291 11 Associate (11)
PUCPR - Arecibo
Arecibo, PR		$4,706 470 8 Associate (8)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 3 Bachelor's (3)
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK		$17,601 17,849 2 Doctoral (2)
Air Force Tech - Graduate
Wright Patterson AFB, OH		Unknown 0 2 Master's (0), Doctoral (2)
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Optics Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 9 5%
Associate 4 2%
Bachelor's 55 29%
Master's 84 45%
Doctoral 36 19%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 154 82%
Female 34 18%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 10 7%
Black or African American 2 1%
Hispanic or Latino 8 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 113 74%
Other/Unknown 20 13%
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Optics Internships

Job Title:Summer Intern 2012
Description:Job Description for Interns: L-3 Integrated Optical Systems - Tinsley located in Richmond, CA (Bay Area) is the established leader in the design and manufacture of precision optical components, assemblies, and subsystems. We are currently...
Company:L-3 Integrated Optical Systems
Location:California
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Microbiology Intern
Description:Responsibilities will also include Preparing briefing materials for project team leads Presenting designs and results at company internal reviews Proven ability to initiate and complete engineering projects with limited supervision Proven...
Company:Logos Technologies
Location:Ashburn, VA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:LensCrafters Finance Intern
Description:COMPANY BACKGROUND Luxottica is the worlda--s leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium and luxury prescription frames and sunglasses. Leonardo Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961, in Agordo, north of Venice, Italy.
Company:Luxottica
Location:Mason, OH
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:AllRetailJobs.com
Job Title:Development Intern - Life Science
Description:Development Intern - Life Science Job ID: 170739 Location: USA,NY-Painted Post Regular/Temporary: Temporary Return to Previous Page Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, creating and manufacturing keystone components...
Company:Corning
Location:Painted Post, NY
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Product Development Intern
Description:Luxottica is the world's leadingdesigner, manufacturer and distributor of premium and luxury prescriptionframes and sunglasses. Leonardo Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961, in Agordo, north of Venice,Italy. Today, our global...
Company:Luxottica Retail
Location:Mason, OH
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:AT&T Student Intern
Description:2012 AT&T Labs Summer Intern - Technical I We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in a summer internship within the AT&T Labs Organization. The Summer Internship program supports various technical initiatives...
Company:AT&T
Location:Middletown, NJ
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:OPTICS ENGINEER
Description:OPTICS MECHICAL ENGINEER (Design, Simulation, Development and release of optical systems for automotive safety applications) Detroit/Metro area CATS CO (Computer Applications & Technical Services) is currently seeking ahighly motivated...
Company:Cats Co
Location:Troy, MI
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Graphic Artist Intern
Description:Graphic Artist Intern Job Description: Responsibilities: - Providing graphic support across several projects simultaneously - Working on a variety of assignments on an as-needed basis - Helping senior artists support corporate marketing...
Company:Aerotek
Location:Vienna, VA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Summer Marketing Intern-Paid Internship
Description:WKI Holding Company, Inc. (including its subsidiaries such as World Kitchen, LLC, collectively World Kitchen) manufactures and markets bakeware, dinnerware, kitchen and household tools, rangetop cookware and cutlery products sold under...
Company:World Kitchen
Location:Rosemont, IL
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:LensCrafters Finance Intern
Description:COMPANY BACKGROUNDLuxottica is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium and luxury prescription frames and sunglasses. Leonardo Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961, in Agordo, north of Venice, Italy. Today,...
Company:Lenscrafters
Location:Mason, OH
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:Snagajob

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