Optometric Support Services at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometric Support Services, take a look at what Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is in Mercedita, PR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 optometric support services degrees were awarded at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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Online Class Availability at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Distance learning is available at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Of 2,925 students, 1,065 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,390 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Use these rankings to compare Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Optometric Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 24 |
Earnings for Optometric Support Services Graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Graduates of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Optometric Support Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $8,125 |
| 4 years | $12,543 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Optometric Support Services graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce earn a median of $12,543, compared with $21,863 for all Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Optometric Support Services graduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, by degree type.
Program-wide, Optometric Support Services graduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Among the 19 associate’s optometric support services degrees awarded at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
Minority students account for 100% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
The Optometric Support Services program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometric Technician | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Optometric Support Services program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.