Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.
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Education Levels of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 352 degrees were awarded toOphthalmic Dispensing Optician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 70 |
| Associate’s Degree | 224 |
| Master’s Degree | 58 |
Earnings of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician of $36,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,118 |
| 4 years | $36,016 |
| 5 years | $38,680 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. Learn more about the most popular below:
College of Southern Nevada tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Essex County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roane State Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Durham Technical Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ogeechee Technical College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Raritan Valley Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Erie Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 201 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 148 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 40 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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