Compare 83 Laser and Optical Engineering. programs in the South. Average earnings: $83,390.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | $64,548 | 5 | $22,564 | Excellent | $9,461 | Good | |
| #77 | University Of DelawarePublic | $63,005 | 51 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #78 | $62,012 | 18 | $21,868 | Excellent | $18,241 | Manageable | |
| #79 | $61,516 | 30 | $18,750 | Excellent | $15,048 | Manageable | |
| #80 | $61,020 | 8 | $27,000 | Good | $18,771 | Manageable | |
| #81 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $57,318 | 21 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #82 | $52,107 | 8 | $29,251 | Manageable | $16,237 | Challenging | |
| #83 | $50,207 | 14 | $18,953 | Good | $8,000 | Manageable |
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