Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate Degrees
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 352 degrees were awarded toOphthalmic Dispensing Optician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 70 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 224 |
| Master’s Degree | 58 |
Earnings of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician of $36,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,118 |
| 4 years | $36,016 |
| 5 years | $38,680 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 27.2% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 16.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician students seeking a associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Essex County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roane State Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Durham Technical Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ogeechee Technical College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Raritan Valley Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Erie Community College is a popular choice for Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 201 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 148 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 40 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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