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Other Optometric Support Services

Types of Degrees Other Optometric Support Services Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Other Optometric Support Services have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	5
Master’s Degree	35

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Optometric Support Services?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 80% of Other Optometric Support Services degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	32	80.0%
Men	8	20.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Optometric Support Services graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	6	15.0%
Asian	3	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	5.0%
Black or African American	15	37.5%
Two or More Races	1	2.5%
International Students	13	32.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Optometric Support Services Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Optometric Support Services graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,118
4 years	$36,016
5 years	$38,680

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $38,680 — roughly 13% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Optometric Support Services Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Other Optometric Support Services graduates earn a median of $36,016 four years after completion — about 5% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	51.18
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	51.1803
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician	51.1801
Optometric Technician/Assistant	51.1802
Orthoptics/Orthoptist	51.1804

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.