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. We've also included details on how Pacific ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in optometric support.
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Pacific was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for optometric support majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in ophthalmic & optometric support services. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pacific was $2,204 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,174 | $53,174 |
| Fees | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,058 | $15,058 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in optometric support from Pacific in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific University with a bachelor's in optometric support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pacific 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 Pacific Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the optometric support majors at Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 98 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 93 |
| Optometry | 85 |
| Allied Health Professions | 67 |
| Communication Sciences | 55 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.