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Optometric Support Services Schools in California

131 students earned Optometric Support degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Optometric Support Services is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Services Majors in California

Optometric Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 104
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 104
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 support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric support majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 74.8%
  • White: 11.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Services Grads in California

There are 9,930 people in the state and 125,140 people in the nation working in optometric support jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Support Services Jobs in California

In this state, optometric support grads earn an average of $41,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,440. The student to faculty ratio is 45 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,993 a year. 97% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,913.

#3

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
471 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,221 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,101 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $26,183.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
663 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 31% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 33 to 1.

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. 37% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Optometric Support Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,310
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $39,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometric support.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447

View all majors related to Optometric Support Services

View Nationwide Optometric Support Services Report

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