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Optometric Technician/Assistant in Georgia

Optometric Technician/Assistant Schools in Georgia

9 Optometric Technician/Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Optometric Technician/Assistant is the 93rd most popular major in the state out of a total 158 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors in Georgia

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 9

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 55.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician/Assistant Grads in Georgia

There are 1,600 people in the state and 52,890 people in the nation working in optometric technician/assistant jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Technician/Assistant Jobs in Georgia

In this state, optometric technician/assistant grads earn an average of $35,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,577 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,167 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, Ogeechee Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,818.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. In their early career, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College grads earn an average salary of $26,224. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%.

Optometric Technician/Assistant Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $33,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 26
Other Optometric Support Services 16

View all majors related to Optometric Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Optometric Technician/Assistant Report

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