Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
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Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 432 people earned their associate degree in optometric support. This makes it the 13th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optometric support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 432 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 193 |
| Basic Certificate | 173 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Optometric Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $38,265. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,392 to a high of $42,264.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,250.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric support. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 103 |
| Women | 329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 148 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Optometric Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer an associate degree in optometric support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for optometric support students seekingan associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in optometric support from HCC. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbia Central University - Caguas. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Denver. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in optometric support from PMI Denver. About 89% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Portland Community College. About 84% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in optometric support from CSN. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Miami Dade College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in optometric support from MDC. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Reynolds Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Volunteer State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from VSCC. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in optometric support from City Tech. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Camden County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Camden County College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Of these students, 25% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Erie Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Erie Community College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BFIT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Broward College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BC. About 92% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palm Beach State College. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Palm Beach State College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Essex County College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Essex. About 75% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Henry Ford College. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Henry Ford College.
Roane State Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Roane State Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Optometric Support Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 269 | |
| 115 | |
| 48 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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