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Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
In 2021-2022, 432 associate degrees were awarded to optometric support majors. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optometric support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 432 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 193 |
| Basic Certificate | 173 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Optometric Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $38,265. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $35,392 and the high is $42,264.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $12,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,250.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric support. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 103 |
| Women | 329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 148 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Optometric Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer an associate degree in optometric support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Hillsborough Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. Of these students, 76% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at Pima Medical Institute - Denver awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Portland Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at Portland Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Dade College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at MDC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Reynolds Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Reynolds Community College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Volunteer State Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from VSCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at New York City College of Technology awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. About 80% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 3,400 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. The optometric support program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Camden County College. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Camden County College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 25% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Erie Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Erie Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BFIT. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at BC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Palm Beach State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 24,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Palm Beach State College. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Essex County College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Essex. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Henry Ford College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Henry Ford College.
Roane State Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to optometric support majors at Roane State Community College. About 82% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Optometric Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 269 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 115 |
| Optometric Technician | 48 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optometric support that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 28,716 |
| Allied Health Services | 18,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,203 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,520 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,216 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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