The Optometric Support major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians SOC: 29-2057 Occupation: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $44,080 | 76,520 | N/A | N/A |
Opticians, Dispensing SOC: 29-2081 Occupation: Opticians, Dispensing | $46,560 | 79,690 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,080 | 76,520 |
| 2023 | $41,780 | 73,390 |
| 2022 | $38,860 | 66,060 |
| 2021 | $37,180 | 65,700 |
| 2020 | $37,940 | 59,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,560 | 79,690 |
| 2023 | $44,170 | 76,770 |
| 2022 | $39,610 | 73,460 |
| 2021 | $37,570 | 73,270 |
| 2020 | $38,530 | 68,180 |