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Optometric Technician/Assistant in California

Optometric Technician/Assistant Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 17 students earned their Optometric Technician/Assistant degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Optometric Technician/Assistant is the 128th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors in California

Optometric Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17

Gender Distribution

In California, a optometric technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric technician/assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 29.4%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician/Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 3,010 people employed in jobs related to an optometric technician/assistant degree, compared to 52,890 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometric Technician/Assistant Jobs in California

A typical salary for a optometric technician/assistant grad in the state is $41,890, compared to a typical salary of $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer optometric technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
512 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 47 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,365 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,390.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
361 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,180 a year. An average student at NWC Riverside will pay a net price of $28,978. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
384 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Moorpark College

Moorpark
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,247. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

Optometric Technician/Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers optometric technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $39,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometric technician/assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 104

View all majors related to Optometric Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Optometric Technician/Assistant Report

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