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Optometric Technician Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 27 students earned their Optometric Technician/Assistant degrees in CA.

An Optometric Technician major is the 127th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician Majors in California

Optometric Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 25
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a optometric technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric technician/assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.6%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician Grads in California

There are 3,010 people in the state and 52,890 people in the nation working in optometric technician/assistant jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Technician Jobs in California

Optometric Technician/Assistant grads earn an average of $41,890 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Moorpark College

Moorpark
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 33 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

Optometric Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers optometric technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $39,560

View Nationwide Optometric Technician Report

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