Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions: associate's degree earnings by college

Median earnings of ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 9 colleges. National median: $43,544, rising to $56,306 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Durham Technical Community CollegeNC$63,645$74,897—
2Hillsborough CollegeFL$59,146$57,215$12,739
3Miami Dade CollegeFL$56,779$57,231—
4Pima Medical Institute-TucsonAZ$43,544$47,302—
5Pima Medical Institute-DenverCO$43,544$47,302—
6College of Southern NevadaNV$41,788——
7Roane State Community CollegeTN$39,049$41,665—
8Erie Community CollegeNY$34,817$45,933—
9Southwest University at El PasoTX$22,943—$25,555

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions graduates earn?

The median college reports $43,544 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions and $56,306 four years after. The highest is $63,645 at Durham Technical Community College.

How much student debt do ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $12,739 at the typical college.