Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician Program

In United States, 3 schools offer Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $11,354. The average annual age after completing Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician program is $93,641.

2023 Average Tuition for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician Programs

Total 3 schools offer the Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician programs. Its average tuition & fees is $11,354. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $2,668 for State residents and $9,032 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician program is $16,000.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$2,668
Out-of-State (public schools)$9,032
Private schools$16,000
Average$11,354

What is Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician Program?

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician is A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.

Average Income after Completing Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician Program

The annual average wage after completing Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician is $93,641 and hourly 29.221. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician degree/certificate.
Average Income after completing Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Medical Dosimetrists$62.06$129,080
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$127,640
Health Teachers, Postsecondary$116,780
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$43.08$89,610
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$40.58$84,410
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$39.20$81,530
Orthotists and Prosthetists$37.61$78,240
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians$35.91$74,700
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$33.77$70,240

Colleges Offering Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician program

Broward College

Public, 4-years
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tuition: $8,952
Population: 30,057
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Hillsborough Community College

Public, 4-years
Tampa, FL

Tuition: $9,111
Population: 19,504
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Southwest University at El Paso

Private, 4-years
El Paso, TX

Tuition: $16,000
Population: 1,596
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023