Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 398 people earned their associate degree in optometric support. This earns it the #115 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optometric support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 398 |
| Basic Certificate | 185 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 154 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Optometric Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in optometric support is $37,740. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,520 and the high is $46,305.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric support. About 73.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 125 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Optometric Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer an associate degree in optometric support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for optometric support students seekingan associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in optometric support from HCC. Of these students, 63% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that HCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Columbia Central University - Caguas. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia Central University - Caguas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in optometric support from PMI Denver. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Pima Medical Institute - Denver make a median salary of 37,740.
The 4th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Portland Community College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Portland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
College of Southern Nevada is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in optometric support from CSN. Of these students, 68% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of Southern Nevada optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
The 6th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in optometric support from MDC. About 92% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 37,740.
Reynolds Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Reynolds Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Reynolds Community College make a median salary of 37,740.
Volunteer State Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in optometric support from VSCC. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Volunteer State Community College make a median salary of 37,740.
New York City College of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in optometric support from City Tech. About 64% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Of these students, 57% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
The 11th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Camden County College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Camden County College. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Camden County College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo make a median salary of 37,740.
Erie Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Erie Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in optometric support at Erie Community College make a median salary of 37,740.
The 15th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BFIT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that BFIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Broward College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric support. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in optometric support from BC. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Broward College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Palm Beach State College. About 88% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Palm Beach State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Essex County College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Essex. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Essex graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,740.
Henry Ford College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric support. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Henry Ford College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Henry Ford College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
The 20th most popular school in the country for optometric support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Roane State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in optometric support from Roane State Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Roane State Community College optometric support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,740.
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|---|---|
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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