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Optometric Support in Illinois

Optometric Support Schools in Illinois

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

In this state, Optometric Support is the 44th most popular major out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 27

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 70.4%
  • White: 11.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Grads in Illinois

4,620 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 Illinois

In this state, optometric support grads earn an average of $37,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#1

Triton College

River Grove
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,731. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Optometric Support Careers in IL

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $36,110
Dispensing Opticians 7% $34,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Dental Support Services 747
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388

View all majors related to Optometric Support

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