Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

Associate's degree · Pima Medical Institute-Tucson · Tucson, AZ

CIP 51.18

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$47,302Median earnings 4 years after

$47,403Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Tucson earn a median of $41,027. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,724 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,842–$64,058).

Other programs at Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$81,585
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$73,509
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$71,216
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$62,420
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$57,266
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$53,773
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBachelor's degree$52,866
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$44,175
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$38,456
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$36,090
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$31,915
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$31,071
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$28,834
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$28,219
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$27,301
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$25,638
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$91,858

Frequently asked questions

How much do Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Tucson make?

The median salary is $41,027 and $47,403 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.