Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at Raritan Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, consider the program at Raritan Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Raritan Valley Community College sits in Branchburg, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Raritan Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Raritan Valley Community College. Among 6,762 students, 767 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,977 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Rankings at Raritan Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Raritan Valley Community College’s Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Raritan Valley Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates at Raritan Valley Community College are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate’s Program at Raritan Valley Community College
Of the 9 associate’s ophthalmic dispensing optician graduates at Raritan Valley Community College, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Raritan Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician associate’s degree recipients at Raritan Valley Community College, above the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Graduates
Students who finish Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at Raritan Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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