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Laser & Optical Technology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Laser & Optical Technology.
Education Levels of Laser & Optical Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 249 degrees were awarded toLaser & Optical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Laser & Optical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 67 |
| Associate’s Degree | 78 |
| Master’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Laser & Optical Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Laser & Optical Technology of $60,768 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,062 |
| 4 years | $60,768 |
| 5 years | $67,536 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Laser & Optical Technology students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Laser & Optical Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Laser & Optical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Laser & Optical Technology students seeking a doctor's degree is Monroe Community College. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Vista College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Oklahoma College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pensacola State College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Quinsigamond Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Carolina Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian Hills Community College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian River State College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Laser & Optical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose City College is a popular choice for Laser & Optical Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa Western Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Laser & Optical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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