Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services at Portland Community College
Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a total student population of 22,904.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services section at the bottom of this page.
Portland Community College Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Optometric Support
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Optometric Support Student Demographics at Portland Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the optometric support majors at Portland Community College.
Portland Community College Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in optometric support at Portland Community College are white. Around 70% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland Community College with a associate's in optometric support.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Portland Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 23 |
Related Majors
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Nursing
- Dental Support Services
Careers That Optometric Support Grads May Go Into
A degree in optometric support can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Portland Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in OR | Average Salary in OR |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing Opticians | 1,160 | $42,660 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 630 | $42,170 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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