Optometric Technician / Assistant Vocational Programs

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Tuition & Fees	$3,873	$7,488

In the United States, 24 colleges are offering Optometric Technician / Assistant certificates or associate's degree programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Optometric Technician / Assistant vocational program is $3,873 for state residents and $7,488 for out-of-state students.

By offered program type, 10 schools offer less than 1 year certificate, 10 schools offer 1-2 years certificate, and 7 schools offer associate degree programs.

What is Optometric Technician / Assistant Career?

A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills

Average Wage by Jobs after Optometric Technician / Assistant Program

Next jobs are possible career after earning Optometric Technician / Assistant certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The average annual wage of Ophthalmic Medical Technicians career is $42,480.