Optometric Support Schools in Illinois

14 students earned Optometric Support degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Optometric Support is the 287th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 14.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 28.6%
• White: 50.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Optometric Support Grads in Illinois

There are 4,620 people in the state and 125,140 people in the nation working in optometric support jobs.

Wages for Optometric Support Jobs in Illinois

Optometric Support grads earn an average of $37,360 in the state and $38,220 nationwide.

Most Popular Optometric Support Programs in IL

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Optometric Support Careers in IL

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	8%	$36,110
Dispensing Opticians	7%	$34,170

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing	21,938
Allied Health Professions	1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,726
Public Health	1,675
Medicine	1,344
Rehabilitation Professions	889
Communication Sciences	860
Allied Health Services	720

View all majors related to Optometric Support

View Nationwide Optometric Support Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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