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Basic Certificates in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 students earned their basic certificate in optometric support. This makes it the 42nd most popular basic certificate program in the country.
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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for optometric support majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for optometric support students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in optometric support. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Optometric Support Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 23 colleges that offer a basic certificate in optometric support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for optometric support students seekinga basic certificate is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at CSN. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Tulsa Tech. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ogeechee Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Ogeechee Technical College. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
GateWay Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at GateWay Community College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
National Career Education is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at National Career Education. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Metro Technology Centers comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Metro Technology Centers. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Durham Technical Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Durham Technical Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North-West College - West Covina comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at NWC West Covina. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Camden County College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Camden County College awarded 5 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Reynolds Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Reynolds Community College. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from San Jacinto College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mercy College of Ohio. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,888 per year. The optometric support program at Mercy College of Ohio awarded 2 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cuyahoga Community College District. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Cuyahoga Community College District.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at HCC.
Optometric Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 79 |
| Optometric Technician | 51 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 36 |
| Other Optometric Support Services | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to optometric support that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 40,574 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21,243 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,843 |
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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