AssociateRecommended

Associate of Laser Technology

San Jose, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Laser Technology at San José City College, a 60-unit associate degree offered through the Laser Technology department.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Laser Technology. Apply knowledge in areas including associate in Science program in laser technology covering optics
fiber optics and. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Engineering Technician
Technical Assistant
Quality Assurance Technician

Curriculum

Associate in Science program in laser technology covering optics
fiber optics and laser systems. Courses named on the department page include industrial electronics and controls
laser fundamentals and performance tests
rapid laser optics 3-D prototyping
intermediate and advanced laser technology
fiber laser technology and algebra/trigonometry-based physics. Taught on campus.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent with official transcripts and English translations; under-18 applicants show proof of graduation by semester start; no SAT
ACT or GPA requirement; proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 95
STEP-EIKEN Step 2A
a US college English course or a partner language school); bank certification letter of 27
500 USD for 2026-27.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent with official transcripts and English translations; under-18 applicants show proof of graduation by semester start; F-1 transfer students in good standing also accepted; bank letter showing 27,500 USD for 2026-27

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,518 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Business & Workforce Development
Department	Laser Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.