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Laser & Optical Technology Schools in California

22 students earned Laser and Optical Tech degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Laser & Optical Technology major is the 133rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Laser & Optical Technology Majors in California

Laser and Optical Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a laser and optical techn major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of laser and optical techn majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 54.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 13.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Laser & Optical Technology Grads in California

In this state, there are 11,280 people employed in jobs related to a laser and optical techn degree, compared to 83,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Laser & Optical Technology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a laser and optical techn grad in the state is $71,420, compared to a typical salary of $65,720 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer laser and optical techn degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

In their early career, San Jose City College grads earn an average salary of $36,931. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Laser & Optical Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers laser and optical techn majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to laser and optical techn.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electronics Engineering Technology 50
Telecommunications Technology 36

View all majors related to Laser & Optical Technology

View Nationwide Laser & Optical Technology Report

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