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2026 Best Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
306 Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Degrees Awarded
$38,774 Avg Early-Career Salary

Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 76 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ophthalmic & optometric support services students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services in the United States

Below are the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services

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No school ranked higher than Capital Community College this year for ophthalmic & optometric support services. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. About 10 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. See the full ophthalmic & optometric support services program report for Capital Community College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Students looking for a strong ophthalmic & optometric support services program will find one at Broward College, which ranked #2. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 13 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services graduates of Broward College earn a median of $51,328 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete this degree. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Broward College

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Students looking for a strong ophthalmic & optometric support services program will find one at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #3. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 12 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $35,850 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at College Of Southern Nevada

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Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blackwood. About 10 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Camden County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their ophthalmic & optometric support services degree from Camden County College earn around $39,549 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,999 to complete this degree. See the full ophthalmic & optometric support services program report for Camden County College

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Hillsborough Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Hillsborough Community College awarded about 42 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ophthalmic & optometric support services degree from Hillsborough Community College earn around $48,106 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,464. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Hillsborough Community College

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Durham Technical Community College came in at #6 for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Set in the city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 15 ophthalmic & optometric support services students who graduated with this degree at Durham Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $61,860 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,408 to complete this degree. See the full ophthalmic & optometric support services program report for Durham Technical Community College

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Essex County College earned the #7 position for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. There were roughly 10 ophthalmic & optometric support services students who graduated with this degree at Essex County College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ophthalmic & optometric support services degree recipients from Essex County College generally make around $37,740. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete this degree. Get the full ophthalmic & optometric support services details for Essex County College

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology placed #8 among the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 ophthalmic & optometric support services students who graduated with this degree at Cuny New York City College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $29,187 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,492. See the full ophthalmic & optometric support services program report for Cuny New York City College Of Technology

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Volunteer State Community College placed #9 among the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, Volunteer State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Volunteer State Community College awarded about 10 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ophthalmic & optometric support services degree recipients from Volunteer State Community College generally make around $40,137. Students borrow a median of $12,462 to complete this degree. Get the full ophthalmic & optometric support services details for Volunteer State Community College

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Roane State Community College came in at #10 for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Harriman. About 14 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Roane State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their ophthalmic & optometric support services degree from Roane State Community College earn around $33,853 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,408 to complete this degree. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Roane State Community College

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Portland Community College came in at #11 for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Portland Community College awarded about 13 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees in the most recent data year. Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,648. Get the full ophthalmic & optometric support services details for Portland Community College

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Triton College
River Grove, IL

Triton College placed #12 among the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools. Triton College is a large public school located in the suburb of River Grove. Triton College awarded about 12 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees in the most recent data year. Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services graduates of Triton College earn a median of $34,697 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,994 to complete this degree. See the full ophthalmic & optometric support services program report for Triton College

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Henry Ford Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best ophthalmic & optometric support services schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. About 18 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Henry Ford Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $36,247 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,876. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Henry Ford Community College

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College came in at #14 for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Set in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public institution. About 11 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their ophthalmic & optometric support services degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earn around $36,965 in the first couple years of their career. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. About 11 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $44,504 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,899. More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #16 spot for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. Located in the rural area of Mercedita, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 34% of students finish within six years. About 19 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees were awarded at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent year. Graduates of the ophthalmic & optometric support services program make about $17,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,869 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ophthalmic & optometric support services from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

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Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas earned the #17 position for ophthalmic & optometric support services this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Caguas. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas awarded about 66 ophthalmic & optometric support services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ophthalmic & optometric support services degree from Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas earn around $18,613 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the ophthalmic & optometric support services program at Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas

Other Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 76 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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