by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how MDC ranks among other schools offering degrees in optometric support.
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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for optometric support list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $118 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Online degrees for the MDC optometric support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MDC Online Learning page.
Of the 10 optometric support students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from MDC, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in optometric support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 744 |
| Allied Health Professions | 462 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 106 |
| Dental Support Services | 83 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 81 |
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