by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how MDC ranks among other schools offering degrees in optometric support.
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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for optometric support list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $118 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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MDC does not offer an online option for its optometric support bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MDC Online Learning page.
Of the 10 optometric support students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from MDC, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in optometric support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 744 |
| Allied Health Professions | 462 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 106 |
| Dental Support Services | 83 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 81 |
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