Associate Degrees in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Education Levels of Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 87 people earned their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. This earns it the #352 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ophthalmic technician/technologist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 87 |
| Basic Certificate | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. About 85.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ophthalmic technician/technologist associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer an associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Pima Medical Institute - Denver tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ophthalmic technician/technologist majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from PMI Denver. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Portland Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from Portland Community College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ophthalmic technician/technologist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Volunteer State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from VSCC.
Palm Beach State College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from Palm Beach State College. About 88% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ophthalmic technician/technologist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Henry Ford College. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from Henry Ford College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from FSCJ. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from UPR Medical Sciences. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Triton College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from Triton College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ophthalmic technician/technologist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in ophthalmic technician/technologist from Central Piedmont Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ophthalmic technician/technologist that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 235 |
| Optometric Technician | 76 |
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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