Ophthalmic Technician at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Ophthalmic Technician, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 ophthalmic technician degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Technician Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Ophthalmic Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 10 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ophthalmic Technician graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Ophthalmic Technician graduates at Portland Community College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Ophthalmic Technician Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 13 associate’s ophthalmic technician 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 Ophthalmic Technician associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Ophthalmic Technician associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Ophthalmic Technician Graduates
Those who complete Ophthalmic Technician program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Ophthalmic Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
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