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Associate-17% vs national median44 grads tracked

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions at Tyler Junior College

Ranked 11th of 12 associate programs in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,132
middle 50%: $29,807 – $43,433
Median · 5 years out
$41,695
middle 50%: $30,143 – $49,399
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Tyler Junior College's associate program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $37,132 one year after graduating, rising to $41,695 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $50,083 for this field, ranking 11th 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
10.3 yrs
≈ $11,378 total interest

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