Optometric Support Schools in New Mexico

5 students earned Optometric Support degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Optometric Support is the 156th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometric Support Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 0.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 100.0%

Jobs for Optometric Support Grads in New Mexico

810 people in the state and 125,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometric support.

Wages for Optometric Support Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, optometric support grads earn an average of $32,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

Most Popular Optometric Support Programs in NM

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

Optometric Support Careers in NM

Some of the careers optometric support majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Dispensing Opticians	13%	$29,880
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	11%	$33,380

Related Majors in New Mexico

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing	1,390
Health Sciences & Services	468
Mental & Social Health Services	306
Allied Health Professions	295
Communication Sciences	230
Medicine	229
Allied Health Services	177
Public Health	159

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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