Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 398 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 | 398 |
| Basic Certificate | 185 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 154 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Optometric Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $37,740. 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 $30,354 to a high of $47,206.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for optometric support students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric support. About 73.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 125 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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. About 63% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hillsborough Community College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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 $7,314 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. Columbia Central University - Caguas optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that PMI Denver graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
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. Of these students, 86% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland Community College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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. About 68% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at College of Southern Nevada make a median salary of 37,740.
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. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that MDC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
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. Data shows that VSCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
The 7th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Reynolds Community College. Of these students, 61% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Reynolds Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
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. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. New York City College of Technology optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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 $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Camden County College make a median salary of 37,740.
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 $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
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. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Erie Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
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. Of these students, 73% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Broward College make a median salary of 37,740.
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. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Palm Beach State College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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. Of these students, 93% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Henry Ford College make a median salary of 37,740.
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. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Essex County College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
The 20th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in optometric support from FSCJ. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Optometric Support Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 235 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 87 |
| Optometric Technician | 76 |
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References
*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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