Optometric Technician/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 108
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic medical technicians | $44k | +19.8% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Top colleges for Optometric Technician/Assistant
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | Caguas, PR | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Mercedita, PR | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| St Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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