Basic Certificates in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
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Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
In 2020-2021, 191 basic certificates were awarded to optometric support majors. 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 | 493 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 251 |
| Basic Certificate | 191 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
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 83.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 159 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
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. The optometric support program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 52 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Tulsa Tech. About 88% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. About 58% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ogeechee Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Ogeechee Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
GateWay Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The optometric support program at GateWay Community College awarded 10 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National Career Education is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from National Career Education. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Metro Technology Centers comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. The optometric support program at Metro Technology Centers awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
North-West College - Riverside comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at NWC Riverside. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Polytech Adult Education is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. The optometric support program at Polytech Adult Education awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 78% 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. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Durham Technical Community College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
North-West College - West Covina comes in at #11 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at NWC West Covina. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College awarded 5 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Camden County College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Camden County College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Reynolds Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The optometric support program at Reynolds Community College awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at San Jacinto College. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from Mercy College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in optometric support. The optometric support program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Raritan Valley Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their basic certificate in optometric support from RVCC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cuyahoga Community College District. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Cuyahoga Community College District.
Stark State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in optometric support. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to optometric support majors at Stark State College.
Optometric Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 60 |
| Optometric Technician | 57 |
| Ophthalmic Technician | 47 |
| Other Optometric Support Services | 27 |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,031 |
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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