Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services at Miami Dade College
MDC is located in Miami, Florida and approximately 46,523 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services section at the bottom of this page.
MDC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Optometric Support
MDC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Rankings
Optometric Support Student Demographics at MDC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the optometric support majors at Miami Dade College.
MDC Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Associate’s Program
MDC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in optometric support graduates 24% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in optometric support.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Miami Dade College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 20 |
Related Majors
- Dental Support Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Health Sciences & Services
Careers That Optometric Support Grads May Go Into
A degree in optometric support can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Miami Dade College.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing Opticians | 4,510 | $40,290 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 3,400 | $36,750 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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