Optometric Support Services at Broward College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometric Support Services, take a look at what Broward College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Broward College is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 optometric support services degrees were awarded at Broward College.
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Studying Online at Broward College
Online coursework is an option at Broward College. Of 30,728 students, 8,547 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,055 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Broward College
Rankings can help you compare Broward College’s Optometric Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 26 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Optometric Support Services graduates at Broward College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Optometric Support Services graduates at Broward College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Broward College
Of the 13 associate’s optometric support services graduates at Broward College, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Broward College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Broward College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Optometric Support Services Concentrations at Broward College
The Optometric Support Services program at Broward College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Optometric Support Services program at Broward College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Optometric Support Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Opticians, Dispensing | $127,783 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $51,958 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.