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Optometric Technician/Assistant in Texas

Optometric Technician/Assistant Schools in Texas

48 students earned Optometric Technician/Assistant degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Optometric Technician/Assistant is the 545th most popular major in the state out of a total 928 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors in Texas

Optometric Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Associate Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a optometric technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric technician/assistant majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 66.7%
  • White: 10.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician/Assistant Grads in Texas

There are 5,610 people in the state and 52,890 people in the nation working in optometric technician/assistant jobs.

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Wages for Optometric Technician/Assistant Jobs in Texas

In this state, optometric technician/assistant grads earn an average of $33,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,220.

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There are 2 colleges in Texas that offer optometric technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,752. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

St Philip's College

San Antonio
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 83% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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Optometric Technician/Assistant Careers in TX

Some of the careers optometric technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,840

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