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Optometric Technician Schools in California

27 Optometric Technician/Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Optometric Technician is the 128th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician 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 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 25
Associate Degree 2

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.6%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician 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 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
471 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. An average student at National Career Education will pay a net price of $25,444. Graduates earn an average $34,221 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,101 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,183.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
663 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 33 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,864 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#4

Moorpark College

Moorpark
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 33 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

Optometric Technician 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

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View Nationwide Optometric Technician Report

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