Ophthalmic Technician at Volunteer State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Ophthalmic Technician, take a look at what Volunteer State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Volunteer State Community College sits in Gallatin, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 ophthalmic technician graduations were recorded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Volunteer State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Volunteer State Community College. Of 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Ophthalmic Technician Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Volunteer State Community College’s Ophthalmic Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 10 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Ophthalmic Technician graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ophthalmic Technician graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Ophthalmic Technician Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Of the 10 associate’s ophthalmic technician 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 Ophthalmic Technician 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 |
Minority students account for 50% of Ophthalmic Technician associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Ophthalmic Technician Graduates
Those who complete Ophthalmic Technician program at Volunteer State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Ophthalmic Technician graduates, 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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