Optometric Support Services at Erie Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometric Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Erie Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 optometric support services graduations were recorded at Erie Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Erie Community College
Distance learning is available at Erie Community College. Among 8,090 students, 1,335 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,310 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Erie Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Erie Community College’s Optometric Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | New York | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 26 |
Earnings for Optometric Support Services Graduates from Erie Community College
Those who finish Erie Community College’s Optometric Support Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,868 |
| 2 years | $29,250 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Optometric Support Services graduates at Erie Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Optometric Support Services graduates at Erie Community College are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Erie Community College
Among the 7 associate’s optometric support services degrees awarded at Erie Community College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community 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 Erie Community College
This Optometric Support Services program at Erie Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Optometric Support Services program at Erie Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.