Associate Degrees in Optometric Technician/Assistant
Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 76 people earned their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. This makes it the 73rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optometric technician/assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 76 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Optometric Technician/Assistant 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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric technician/assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Optometric Technician/Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer an associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optometric technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Of these students, 57% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for optometric technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric technician/assistant. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 73% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Philip's College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from St Philip's College. About 40% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optometric technician/assistant that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 235 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 87 |
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*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.
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