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Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Schools in New Jersey

38 students earned Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

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 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 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: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.7%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
8,122 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,900 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,871. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,844 after earning their degree at this institution. 84% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,127. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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