by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 34 degrees and certificates in Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,222 one year after completing, rising to $46,342 after four years.
A major in Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions explores Ophthalmic And Optometric Support Services And Allied Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Ophthalmic And Optometric Support Services And Allied Professions Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions is a widely-pursued major, with 34 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
By level, the 34 awards include 13 bachelor’s degrees and 21 master’s degrees.
Women earned 68% of other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (23 of 34). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (7) and Asian (6), and international students earned 15.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions schools within 1 state. In all, 4 colleges offer other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 21 |
Other Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions has 4 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 777 degrees a year; the largest are Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician (407), Optometric Technician/Assistant (196) and Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist (172). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 407 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 196 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 172 |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 2 |
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