by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HCC as a strong choice for optometric support services, ranked #5 out of 18 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in optometric support services at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Hillsborough Community College conferred 42 associate’s degrees in optometric support services.
HCC is among the very best schools in the country for optometric support services at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,931 | $7,715 |
| Fees | $565 | $1,373 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of optometric support services associate’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of optometric support services associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hillsborough Community College with a associate’s in optometric support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
HCC conferred 42 associate’s completions in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (45%).
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