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Optometric Technician/Assistant in Florida

Optometric Technician/Assistant Schools in Florida

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

An Optometric Technician/Assistant major is the 136th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.1%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician/Assistant Grads in Florida

3,400 people in the state and 52,890 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometric technician/assistant.

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Wages for Optometric Technician/Assistant Jobs in Florida

Optometric Technician/Assistant grads earn an average of $36,750 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer optometric technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,383.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,044 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,640.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
833 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,305 after earning their degree at this institution.

Optometric Technician/Assistant Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 27% $36,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 89
Ophthalmic Technician 29

View all majors related to Optometric Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Optometric Technician/Assistant Report

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