Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
Health Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,742 | $34,354 to $41,561 | 5 | 60% |
| Associate's Degree | $56,306 | $46,452 to $59,689 | 15 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +13% (2025 to 2035), about 17,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 | +21.4% | 11,800 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $47,260 | +4.2% | 5,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions program, of 65 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- College of Southern Nevada
- American Career College-Los Angeles
- Hillsborough College
- San Jacinto Community College
- Columbia Central University-Caguas
- Metro Technology Centers
- American Career College-Ontario
- Tulsa Technology Center
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.