by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for ophthalmic & optometric support services students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 38 degrees in ophthalmic & optometric support services annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the optometric support degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is difficult to beat Raritan Valley Community College if you want to pursue a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Raritan Valley Community College
Every student who is interested in ophthalmic & optometric support services has to take a look at Essex County College. Located in the city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Degree recipients from the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Essex County College get $2,281 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Essex County CollegeExplore all the Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 4 |
| New York | 333 | 31 |
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 34 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,531 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,812 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,652 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,488 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1,369 |
| Public Health | 976 |
| Medicine | 713 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 566 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 461 |
| Dental Support Services | 406 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.