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Optometric Support in Florida

Optometric Support Schools in Florida

124 Optometric Support students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Optometric Support major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 91
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
  • White: 32.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Grads in Florida

7,910 people in the state and 125,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometric support.

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Wages for Optometric Support Jobs in Florida

Optometric Support grads earn an average of $36,750 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Florida that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,198 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 78% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,871.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,947 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $32,056. This public school has an average net price of $14,577.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,904 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,999.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 87% of students get financical aid. In their early career, FSCJ grads earn an average salary of $33,522.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,383. 94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,984 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,044 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,640.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
833 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,815. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,305 after graduation.

Optometric Support Careers in FL

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 27% $36,030
Dispensing Opticians 21% $38,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Health/Medical Admin Services 10,467
Allied Health Professions 7,935
Allied Health Services 6,643
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,163
Health Sciences & Services 4,124
Dental Support Services 1,989
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,404
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,238

View all majors related to Optometric Support

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