Erie Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$11,300
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Buffalo, NY
Location
About This Program
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at Erie Community College
Types of Dispensing Opticians
Dispensing Optician
Licensed Optician
Certified Optician
Optical Technician
Ophthalmic Dispenser
Contact Lens Technician
Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO)
What You'll Learn:
- Geometrical optics
- Ophthalmic optics
- Anatomy of the eye
- Optical instrumentation
- Use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools
- Prescription interpretation
- Contact lens adaptation and fitting
- Prosthesis fitting
- Facial and eye measuring
- Pathology identification
- Record-keeping
- Patient and business administrative tasks
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$11,300/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$11,300/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
78%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Federal Aid
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,875
Avg Loan Amount
32%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$26,746
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
93%
Employment Rate
14
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1801 (Dispensing Optician)
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