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Optometric Support Services Schools in North Carolina

53 students earned Optometric Support degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Optometric Support Services is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Services Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Associate Degree 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Services Grads in North Carolina

There are 4,260 people in the state and 125,140 people in the nation working in optometric support jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Support Services Jobs in North Carolina

Optometric Support grads earn an average of $36,030 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

In their early career, Durham Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,582. 29% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#2

Duke University

Durham
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,260 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

Optometric Support Services Careers in NC

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $35,440
Dispensing Opticians 17% $39,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684

View all majors related to Optometric Support Services

View Nationwide Optometric Support Services Report

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