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Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 34 students earned their Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician is the 60th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.4%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Grads in New Jersey

1,750 people in the state and 72,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician.

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Wages for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician grads earn an average of $56,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,930.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,320 a year. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,364.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,688 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $7,065.

Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians 11% $57,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Optometric Technician 2
Ophthalmic Technician 2

View all majors related to Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

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