by our College Data Analytics TeamStudents interested in laser & optical technology, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of laser & optical technology, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 113 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1,557 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,460 |
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 63 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 1 | 108 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | 492 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,215 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 1 | 18 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 1 | 278 |
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,272 |
Part of the broader field of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, laser & optical technology connects to the wider programs in that field.
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