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Associate Degrees in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

317 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 27 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 59% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.5% of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors

In 2020-2021, 317 earned their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 317
Undergraduate Certificate 134
Basic Certificate 60

Earnings of Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 96
Women 221
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The racial-ethnic distribution of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 111
White 113
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 23
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There are 27 colleges that offer an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

55 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hillsborough Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

53 Yearly Graduations
74% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at MDC. About 60% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Reynolds Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Reynolds Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women

New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at City Tech. About 65% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Camden County College. 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 opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Camden County College. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Erie Community College. 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 opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Erie Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at BFIT. About 77% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Broward College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Essex County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Essex. About 64% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Durham Technical Community College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Durham Technical Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#12

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roane State Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician 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.

#14

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Raritan Valley Community College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Raritan Valley Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlesex Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Middlesex Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from SIPI.

#17

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Mississippi Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from EMCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogeechee Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Ogeechee Technical College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Cuyahoga Community College District.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ophthalmic Technician 111
Optometric Technician 65

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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