Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

Associate's degree · Portland Community College · Portland, OR

CIP 51.18

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,972Median earnings 4 years after

$52,143Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions at Portland Community College earn a median of $42,846. 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 Portland Community College

Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$78,450
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$78,033
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$72,204
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringAssociate's degree$63,642
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionAssociate's degree$63,103
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$58,410
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$54,198
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$48,144
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$46,532
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$45,994
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$45,061
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$44,172
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$42,463
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$40,816
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$40,748
Geography and CartographyUndergraduate certificate$38,714
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociate's degree$37,572
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$36,211
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$30,852
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$26,285

Frequently asked questions

How much do Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from Portland Community College make?

The median salary is $42,846 and $52,143 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.