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Ophthalmic Technician Undergraduate Certificates
There are 18 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.5% of Ophthalmic Technician graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Ophthalmic Technician Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 148 degrees were awarded toOphthalmic Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ophthalmic Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree | 75 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 49 |
Earnings of Ophthalmic Technician Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician of $36,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,118 |
| 4 years | $36,016 |
| 5 years | $38,680 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Ophthalmic Technician majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ophthalmic Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 13.6% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ophthalmic Technician Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 34 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tulsa Technology Center tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Canadian Valley Technology Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Triton College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Volunteer State Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College-Central City comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alexandria Technical & Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Siena Heights University is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. This school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ophthalmic Technician. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Technician majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ophthalmic Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ophthalmic Technician that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 352 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 201 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 40 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
