Optometric Support Services at Portland Community College
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Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 optometric support services degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Optometric Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 26 |
Earnings for Optometric Support Services Graduates from Portland Community College
Students who complete Portland Community College’s Optometric Support Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,113 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $42,846 |
| 4 years | $47,471 |
| 5 years | $52,143 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Optometric Support Services graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $47,471, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Optometric Support Services graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Optometric Support Services graduates at Portland Community College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Of the 13 associate’s optometric support services degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland 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 Portland Community College
The Optometric Support Services program at Portland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Technician | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Optometric Support Services program at Portland Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.