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Associate Degree in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

Associate Degrees in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

269 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician is offered at 27 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors

In 2021-2022, 269 associate degrees were awarded to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors. This makes it the 86th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 269
Undergraduate Certificate 97
Basic Certificate 79

Earnings of Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 70
Women 199
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The racial-ethnic distribution of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 39
Hispanic or Latino 86
White 96
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 26
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There are 27 colleges that offer an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

55 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician students seekingan associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

53 Yearly Graduations
76% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
22 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Nevada comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from CSN. About 85% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Miami Dade College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
18 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Reynolds Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Reynolds Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

17 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York City College of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from City Tech. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
15 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Camden County College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Camden County College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Erie Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Erie Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

13 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from BFIT. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Broward College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Essex County College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Essex. Of these students, 75% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Durham Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Durham Technical Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
10 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roane State Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Roane State Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#14

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Raritan Valley Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from RVCC. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Middlesex Community College. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from MxCC.

#16

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

East Mississippi Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at East Mississippi Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

#18

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ogeechee Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors at Ogeechee Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyahoga Community College District is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. The opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician program at Cuyahoga Community College District awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ophthalmic Technician 115
Optometric Technician 48

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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