by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college 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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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.
San Jacinto Community College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from San Jacinto Community College
Explore the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 317 | 17 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 7 |
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 65 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 31 |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 42,378 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 12,953 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11,950 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10,354 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 8,516 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4,597 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4,095 |
| Public Health | 3,797 |
| Dental Support Services | 3,665 |
| Communication Sciences | 3,182 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.