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Associate Degree in Laser & Optical Technology

Associate Degrees in Laser & Optical Technology

59 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 18 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in laser and optical tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Laser and Optical Tech Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 59 people earned their associate degree in laser and optical tech. This makes it the 399th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in laser and optical tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 67
Associate Degree 59
Basic Certificate 53

Earnings of Laser and Optical Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for laser and optical tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in laser and optical tech. About 76.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 45
Women 14
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The racial-ethnic distribution of laser and optical tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 43
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 7
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There are 18 colleges that offer an associate degree in laser and optical tech. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:

#1

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, Iowa
27 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indian Hills Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for laser and optical tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from IHCC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

#2

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for laser and optical tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe Community College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from Monroe Community College. Of these students, 39% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in laser and optical tech. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from MSU Bozeman. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts
7 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Springfield Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in laser and optical tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from STCC.

#4

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations

Central Carolina Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in laser and optical tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from Central Carolina Community College.

#6

San Jose City College

San Jose, California
3 Yearly Graduations

San Jose City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in laser and optical tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from San Jose City College.

#7

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quinsigamond Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in laser and optical tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from Quinsigamond Community College.

#7

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, Texas
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Northwest Vista College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in laser and optical tech. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from Northwest Vista College. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
0 Yearly Graduations

College of Lake County is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in laser and optical tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in laser and optical tech from College of Lake County.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to laser and optical tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electronics Engineering Technology 2,365
Other Electrical Engineering 325
Telecommunications Technology 69
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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