Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services at Broward College
BC is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and approximately 33,243 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services section at the bottom of this page.
BC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Optometric Support (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Optometric Support
BC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Rankings
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Optometric Support Student Demographics at BC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the optometric support majors at Broward College.
BC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program
BC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in optometric support graduates 7% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Broward College with a associate's in optometric support.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
If you plan to be a optometric support major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Broward College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 13 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Dental Support Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Careers That Optometric Support Grads May Go Into
A degree in optometric support can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Broward College.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing Opticians | 4,510 | $40,290 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 3,400 | $36,750 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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