Ophthalmic Technician Basic Certificates
There are 18 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician. This degree is more popular with female students, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Ophthalmic Technician Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 148 people earned theirOphthalmic Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ophthalmic Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree | 75 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 49 |
Earnings of Ophthalmic Technician Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician of $36,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Ophthalmic Technician majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ophthalmic Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 51.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ophthalmic Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 34 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ophthalmic Technician students seeking a basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 18 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Canadian Valley Technology Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 13 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Triton College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Volunteer State Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College-Central City is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alexandria Technical & Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena Heights University is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. 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 Technician that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 352 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 201 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 40 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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