WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)176 grads tracked

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

Ranked 2nd of 2 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,159
middle 50%: $25,793 – $36,266
Median · 5 years out
$39,242
middle 50%: $30,437 – $47,392
Median · 10 years out
$40,834
middle 50%: $32,198 – $50,949

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Tyler Junior College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $31,159 one year after graduating, rising to $40,834 by year ten. Figures are based on 176 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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
11.3 yrs
≈ $13,175 total interest

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