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Optometric Technician Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 13 students earned their Optometric Technician/Assistant degrees in FL.

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

Education Levels of Optometric Technician 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 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13

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: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 53.8%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician 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 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
319 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Cape Coral Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,750. 72% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
923 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,900 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
777 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,011. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,300 after earning their degree at this institution.

Optometric Technician 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

View Nationwide Optometric Technician Report

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