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Optometric Support in Oregon

Optometric Support Schools in Oregon

39 Optometric Support students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Optometric Support is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors in Oregon

Optometric Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 31
Bachelor’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a optometric support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric support majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.8%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Optometric Support Grads in Oregon

There are 1,790 people in the state and 125,140 people in the nation working in optometric support jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Support Jobs in Oregon

Optometric Support grads earn an average of $42,170 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oregon that offer optometric support degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,029 Total Students

In their early career, Portland Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,616. 73% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,751 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Pacific. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Optometric Support Careers in OR

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians 20% $38,660
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $39,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometric support.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Allied Health Services 882
Allied Health Professions 603
Dental Support Services 545
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 409
Health/Medical Admin Services 354
Health Sciences & Services 308
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 218
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 110

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View Nationwide Optometric Support Report

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