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Associate0% vs national median280 grads tracked

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions at Triton College

Ranked 6th of 12 associate programs in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,016
middle 50%: $35,145 – $51,947
Median · 5 years out
$50,083
middle 50%: $38,554 – $62,698
Median · 10 years out
$55,592
middle 50%: $40,568 – $66,325

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Triton College's associate program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $44,016 one year after graduating, rising to $55,592 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $50,083 for this field, ranking 6th of 12 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.9 yrs
≈ $8,814 total interest

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