by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in Illinois ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the optometric support degree levels they offer.
It's difficult to beat Triton College if you wish to pursue a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services. Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduating, optometric support degree recipients generally make an average of $34,697 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Triton CollegeExplore all the Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
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 | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 20,676 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 7,060 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4,994 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,459 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,811 |
| Medicine | 1,423 |
| Public Health | 1,317 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,063 |
| Communication Sciences | 945 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 824 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.