Associate Degrees in Optometric Technician/Assistant
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Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 48 people earned their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. This makes it the 437th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in optometric technician/assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 55 |
| Basic Certificate | 51 |
| Associate Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Optometric Technician/Assistant 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for optometric technician/assistant students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of optometric technician/assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Optometric Technician/Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer an associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for optometric technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric technician/assistant. 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 technician/assistant from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in optometric technician/assistant. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Of these students, 25% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for optometric technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Philip's College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in optometric technician/assistant. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from St Philip's College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for optometric technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in optometric technician/assistant from HCC.
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*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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