2025 Best Laser & Optical Technology Associate Degree Schools

an associate degree in laser & optical technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #399 out of 1020 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Laser & Optical Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 59 associate degrees in laser & optical technology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on laser & optical technology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of laser & optical technology students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized laser & optical technology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for laser & optical technology students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Laser & Optical Technology Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Laser & Optical Technology Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Laser & Optical Technology in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in laser & optical technology.

Top Schools for an Associate in Laser and Optical Tech

1

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Indian Hills Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in laser & optical technology. IHCC is a small public college located in the town of Ottumwa.More information about a associate in laser & optical technology from Indian Hills Community College

2

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Annual Graduates

Monroe Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in laser & optical technology. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in laser & optical technology from Monroe Community College

Laser & Optical Technology by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Laser & Optical Technology Related Rankings by Major

One of 5 majors within the Electronics Engineering Technology area of study, Laser & Optical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Laser and Optical Tech

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology	2,365
Other Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies	325
Telecommunications Technology	69
Audio Engineering Technology	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.