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Optometric Technician Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Optometric Technician.
Education Levels of Optometric Technician Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 201 students earned theirOptometric Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Optometric Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 64 |
| Associate’s Degree | 108 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 29 |
Earnings of Optometric Technician Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Optometric Technician of $36,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,118 |
| 4 years | $36,016 |
| 5 years | $38,680 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Optometric Technician majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Optometric Technician Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Optometric Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Optometric Technician students seeking a master's degree is Columbia Central University-Caguas. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cape Coral Technical College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tyler Junior College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ogeechee Technical College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Optometric Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Raritan Valley Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Durham Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sacramento City College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Optometric Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manatee Technical College is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometric Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometric Technician. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North-West College-West Covina is a popular choice for Optometric Technician majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Optometric Technician that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 352 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 148 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 40 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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