Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at Broward College
If you plan to study Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees were granted at Broward College.
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Online Class Availability at Broward College
Distance learning is available at Broward College. Among 30,728 students, 8,547 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,055 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Rankings at Broward College
Use these rankings to compare Broward College’s Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Broward College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Broward College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate’s Program at Broward College
Among the 13 associate’s ophthalmic dispensing optician graduates at Broward College, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 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 Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Broward College, above the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Graduates
Those who complete Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at Broward College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Opticians, Dispensing | $127,783 |
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.