Compare 33 Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $77,278. Top programs: $100,358+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $62,012 | 5 | $24,000 | Good | $16,900 | Manageable | |
| #27 | $55,584 | 8 | $28,000 | Good | $15,692 | Challenging | |
| #28 | $54,254 | 8 | $21,500 | Good | $12,362 | Manageable | |
| #29 | $54,109 | 5 | $23,725 | Good | $17,794 | Challenging | |
| #30 | $52,107 | 11 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #31 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $47,243 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,000 | High |
| #32 | $39,282 | 18 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,900 | High | |
| #33 | $31,781 | 8 | $26,500 | High | $22,181 | High |
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