2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services in the Far Western US Region

An associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #118 out of 312 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the most popular for ophthalmic and optometric support services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 22 associate degrees in ophthalmic and optometric support services to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in optometric support matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services in the Far Western US Region ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for ophthalmic and optometric support services, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for ophthalmic and optometric support services.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services in the Far Western US Region

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for ophthalmic and optometric support services students seeking a an associate degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Optometric Support Students Working on Their Associate

1

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

13 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NV

#1 Best Quality In NV

College of Southern Nevada is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services. Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in ophthalmic and optometric support services in Nevada.

There were approximately 13 ophthalmic and optometric support services students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in ophthalmic and optometric support services from College of Southern Nevada

2

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA

6 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In WA

#1 Best Quality In WA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Renton Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services. Located in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a public college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in ophthalmic and optometric support services in Washington.

There were about 6 ophthalmic and optometric support services students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year.

Associate students who receive their degree from the optometric support program earn an average of $31,000 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a associate in ophthalmic and optometric support services from Renton Technical College

3

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

3 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CA

#1 Best Quality In CA

Moorpark College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in ophthalmic and optometric support services in California. More information about a associate in ophthalmic and optometric support services from Moorpark College

4

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA

#2 Most Popular In WA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Seattle Central College if you want to pursue an associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a medium-sized student population. More information about a associate in ophthalmic and optometric support services from Seattle Central College

4

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

#1 Most Popular In OR

$38,500 Median Salary

Portland Community College is a popular option for individuals interested in an associate degree in ophthalmic and optometric support services. Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Portland.

Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services associate degree recipients from Portland Community College earn a boost of around $3,750 over the typical earnings of ophthalmic and optometric support services graduates.

More information about a associate in ophthalmic and optometric support services from Portland Community College

Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Colleges by State

Explore the most popular ophthalmic and optometric support services schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oregon	142	19
Washington	126	6
Nevada	109	11

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Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Related Rankings by Major

Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services is one of 30 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Optometric Support Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician	13
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	6
Optometric Technician/Assistant	3

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nursing	8,706
Allied Health Professions	4,045
Health Sciences & Services	3,045
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services	2,395
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants	1,011
Health & Medical Administrative Services	980
Dental Support Services	703
Mental & Social Health Services	677
Health/Medical Prep Programs	607
Communication Sciences	117

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.