Laser and Optical Technology Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using lasers and other optical for commercial or research purposes. Includes instruction in laser and optical principles, testing and maintenance procedures, safety precautions, specific applications to various tasks, and report preparation.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 21 institutions across the United States, with a total of 590 degrees awarded annually.

Certificates Below Bachelor's

120

certificates awarded

Associate Degrees

59

degrees awarded

Other Awards

411

awards given

Top Schools for Laser and Optical Technology Technician

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
141
2 MIAT College of Technology
Canton, MI
105
3 Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
55
4 Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
49
5 Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
40
6 Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
36
7 Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
33
8 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH
24
9 Central Oklahoma College
Oklahoma City, OK
16
10 Valencia College
Orlando, FL
16
11 Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
12
12 Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
12
13 Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
10
14 San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
9
15 Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
6
16 Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
6
17 Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
6
18 Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
4
19 Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
4
20 Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
3
21 College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
3