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Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Schools in Florida

89 students earned Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors in Florida

Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 88
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 opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.8%
  • White: 30.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Grads in Florida

4,510 people in the state and 72,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician.

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Wages for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Jobs in Florida

Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician grads earn an average of $40,290 in the state and $39,930 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,576 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,870. 88% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%.

#3

Broward College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students get financical aid.

Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Careers in FL

Some of the careers opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians 21% $38,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Ophthalmic Technician 22

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