Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at Durham Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, take a look at what Durham Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Durham Technical Community College is in Durham, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 ophthalmic dispensing optician graduations were recorded at Durham Technical Community College.
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Studying Online at Durham Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Durham Technical Community College. Of 5,157 students, 3,106 (60%) studied exclusively online and 1,227 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Rankings at Durham Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Durham Technical Community College’s Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 14 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Durham Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Durham Technical Community College are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate’s Program at Durham Technical Community College
Among the 13 associate’s ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees awarded at Durham Technical Community College, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Durham Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Durham Technical Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Graduates
Those who complete Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at Durham Technical Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors, 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.