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Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 89 students earned their Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician degrees in FL.

An Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors in Florida

Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.8%
  • White: 30.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 4,510 people employed in jobs related to an opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician degree, compared to 72,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Jobs in Florida

In this state, opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician grads earn an average of $40,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,930.

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There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,576 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $2,949. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,870. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,177 after earning their degree at this institution.

Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Careers in FL

Some of the careers opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians 21% $38,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Ophthalmic Technician 29
Optometric Technician 13

View all majors related to Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

View Nationwide Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Report

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