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24 Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Ophthalmic Technician is the 85th most popular major out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ophthalmic Technician Majors in North Carolina

Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a ophthalmic technician/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ophthalmic technician/technologist majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Ophthalmic Technician Grads in North Carolina

There are 2,550 people in the state and 52,890 people in the nation working in ophthalmic technician/technologist jobs.

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Wages for Ophthalmic Technician Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, ophthalmic technician/technologist grads earn an average of $36,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer ophthalmic technician/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,550 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,335.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,986 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,385 a year.

Ophthalmic Technician Careers in NC

Some of the careers ophthalmic technician/technologist majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $35,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ophthalmic technician/technologist.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 10
Optometric Technician 8

View all majors related to Ophthalmic Technician

View Nationwide Ophthalmic Technician Report

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