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Associate+8% vs national median395 grads tracked

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York

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

Median · 1 year out
$42,985
middle 50%: $30,110 – $55,256
Median · 5 years out
$53,883
middle 50%: $37,592 – $68,495
Median · 10 years out
$64,114
middle 50%: $44,882 – $80,558

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 New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York's associate program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $42,985 one year after graduating, rising to $64,114 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $50,083 for this field, ranking 5th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,503 total interest

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