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CIP 15.0304 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

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.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Laser and Optical Technology/Technician award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 15.0304. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years765
2025Associate degree1065
2025Certificate under 12 weeks24
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1069
2024Certificate 1–2 years567
2024Associate degree978
2024Certificate under 12 weeks211
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1193
2023Certificate 1–2 years567
2023Associate degree1159
2023Certificate under 12 weeks14
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year949
2022Certificate 1–2 years565
2022Associate degree1158
2022Certificate under 12 weeks14
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1455
2021Certificate 1–2 years552
2021Associate degree1078
2021Certificate under 12 weeks11
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1150
2020Certificate 1–2 years424
2020Associate degree1049
2020Certificate under 12 weeks11
2020Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1279

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 15.0304 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 15 can involve different curricula and award levels.

On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.

A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

29 institutions

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