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Laser & Optical Technology at Northwest Vista College
If you are interested in studying Laser & Optical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Vista College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Vista College sits in San Antonio, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 laser & optical technology degrees were granted at Northwest Vista College.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Vista College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Vista College. Among 20,060 students, 5,479 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,578 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Laser & Optical Technology graduates at Northwest Vista College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Laser & Optical Technology graduates at Northwest Vista College are 21% women (3) and 79% men (11).
Laser & Optical Technology Associate’s Program at Northwest Vista College
Of the 5 associate’s laser & optical technology degrees awarded at Northwest Vista College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laser & Optical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Vista College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Laser & Optical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Vista College, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Laser & Optical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Laser & Optical Technology program at Northwest Vista College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Laser & Optical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.