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Optometric Support Services Schools in Florida

131 students earned Optometric Support degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Optometric Support Services is the 19th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Services Majors in Florida

Optometric Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 110
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a optometric support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric support majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
  • White: 32.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Services Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 7,910 people employed in jobs related to an optometric support degree, compared to 125,140 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometric Support Services Jobs in Florida

In this state, optometric support grads earn an average of $36,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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There are 5 colleges in Florida that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,949.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,405 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,351. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

A typical student attending Palm Beach State College will pay a net price of $9,481. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,835 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

Optometric Support Services Careers in FL

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 27% $36,030
Dispensing Opticians 21% $38,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometric support.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218

View all majors related to Optometric Support Services

View Nationwide Optometric Support Services Report

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