Optometric Support Services at Columbia Central University-Caguas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometric Support Services, consider the program at Columbia Central University-Caguas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is in Caguas, PR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 optometric support services degrees were granted at Columbia Central University-Caguas.
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Studying Online at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Many students take online classes at Columbia Central University-Caguas. Among 2,676 students, 314 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,362 (88%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Central University-Caguas’s Optometric Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 24 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Optometric Support Services graduates from Columbia Central University-Caguas is $13,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Optometric Support Services graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Optometric Support Services graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas are 70% women (46) and 30% men (20).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Among the 66 associate’s optometric support services graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas, 70% were women (46) and 30% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 66 |
Minority students account for 100% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas, higher 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 Columbia Central University-Caguas
The Optometric Support Services program at Columbia Central University-Caguas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometric Technician | 66 |
Top-Paying Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Optometric Support Services program at Columbia Central University-Caguas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Optometric Support Services graduates, 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.