Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at Miami Dade College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, consider the program at Miami Dade College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Miami Dade College sits in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees were granted at Miami Dade College.
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Studying Online at Miami Dade College
Online coursework is an option at Miami Dade College. Of 58,941 students, 18,051 (31%) studied exclusively online and 16,514 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Rankings at Miami Dade College
Use these rankings to compare Miami Dade College’s Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Florida | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Miami Dade College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Miami Dade College are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Of the 9 associate’s ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, higher than 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
Graduates of the Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at Miami Dade College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.