Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
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Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
In 2020-2021, 493 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 | 493 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 251 |
| Basic Certificate | 191 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Optometric Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $38,879. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,018 and the high is $42,113.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $27,291. 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, $27,291 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,976.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric support. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 125 |
| Women | 368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
| White | 176 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at HCC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% 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 $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% 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. The optometric support program at Pima Medical Institute - Denver awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Portland Community College. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at CSN. About 86% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in optometric support from MDC. About 60% of this group were women, and 90% 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. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at Reynolds Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Volunteer State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at VSCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The optometric support program at New York City College of Technology awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Of these students, 69% were women and 100% 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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Camden County College. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Erie Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Erie Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at BFIT. About 77% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BC. Of these students, 69% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The optometric support program at Palm Beach State College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Essex. About 64% of this group were women, and 55% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Henry Ford College. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The optometric support program at Roane State Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Optometric Support Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 317 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 111 |
| Optometric Technician | 65 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optometric support that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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