Here is an overview of this program at CSN. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSN among the top schools in the country for optometric support services, placing at #3 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools | 3 of 18 |
| Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in optometric support services at CSN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 12 |
| Certificate | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of Southern Nevada handed out 12 associate’s degrees in optometric support services.
CSN is among the very best schools in the country for optometric support services at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,293 | $12,379 |
| Fees | $645 | $645 |
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Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in optometric support services from CSN identified as women.
The largest share of optometric support services associate’s degree graduates at CSN were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Southern Nevada with a associate’s in optometric support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSN conferred 12 associate’s degrees in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of Southern Nevada handed out 38 certificate degrees in optometric support services.
CSN is not yet ranked for optometric support services at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of optometric support services certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of optometric support services certificate degree graduates at CSN are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Southern Nevada with a certificate in optometric support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CSN conferred 38 certificate completions in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
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