Optometric Support Services at Volunteer State Community College
If you are interested in studying Optometric Support Services, take a look at what Volunteer State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Volunteer State Community College sits in Gallatin, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 optometric support services degrees were granted at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Volunteer State Community College
Many students take online classes at Volunteer State Community College. Among 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Volunteer State Community College’s Optometric Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 26 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Optometric Support Services graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Optometric Support Services graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Among the 10 associate’s optometric support services graduates at Volunteer State Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Optometric Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, below 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 Volunteer State Community College
This Optometric Support Services program at Volunteer State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Technician | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Optometric Support Services program at Volunteer State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Optometric Support Services graduates, 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.