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Optometric Support Services at Hillsborough Community College
If you are interested in studying Optometric Support Services, take a look at what Hillsborough Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hillsborough Community College is in Tampa, FL.
Online & Distance Learning at Hillsborough Community College
Distance learning is available at Hillsborough Community College. Among 21,483 students, 8,990 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,561 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Optometric Support Services Rankings at Hillsborough Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hillsborough Community College’s Optometric Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 26 |
Earnings for Optometric Support Services Graduates from Hillsborough Community College
Those who finish Hillsborough Community College’s Optometric Support Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,058 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Optometric Support Services graduates from Hillsborough Community College stands at $19,464.
More Specific Optometric Support Services Concentrations at Hillsborough Community College
The Optometric Support Services program at Hillsborough Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 42 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometric Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Optometric Support Services program at Hillsborough Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Optometric Support Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Opticians, Dispensing | $127,783 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $51,958 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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