by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for ophthalmic & optometric support services students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47 associate degrees in ophthalmic & optometric support services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for ophthalmic & optometric support services students working on their associate degree.
The optometric support school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for ophthalmic & optometric support services students seeking a an associate degree.
College of Southern Nevada is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in ophthalmic & optometric support services from College of Southern Nevada
It is hard to beat Portland Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the optometric support program state that they receive average early career wages of $42,113.
More information about a associate in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Portland Community CollegeExplore the best ophthalmic & optometric support services colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 2 |
| Oregon | 147 | 23 |
| Washington | 131 | 0 |
| Nevada | 112 | 22 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 23 |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 22 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 8,726 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,927 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3,917 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,485 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,168 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,155 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,046 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 581 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 499 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 160 |
