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Opticianry
One of the Hottest Careers in the U.S.
As an Optician, you do more than fabricate and dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses and other optical devices. You use a variety of skills to help people of every age see more clearly; you analyze and interpret prescriptions, select and fit frames, and verify the accuracy of the finished product.
The specialized training you receive at Baker from professionals who work in the industry includes optical mathematics, physics, and precision measuring instruments and tools. You will gain all the knowledge and skills you need to qualify for the national certification examinations offered by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE). As a Baker graduate, you have a valued and nationally recognized credential that can open the door to a career anywhere in the U.S.
– Kathryn Ring Optician Eye Services, LLCI would definitely hire someone right out of the Baker program. I would take them first over anybody else.
Career Facts
- The average salary for Opticians is about $33,500.
- Expected employment in this field is about average. By 2016, it should rise about 9 percent.
- You have the best job prospects by taking formal Opticianry classes and mastering new technology, such as new refraction systems, framing materials, and edging techniques.
- Further studies toward a four-year degree open up new opportunities and advancement in the field as a sales representative, a laboratory technologist, or a business owner.
- 21 states require dispensing Opticians to be licensed. Currently, Michigan does not require Opticianry licensure or certification. However, you can apply to the ABO and the NCLE for skill certification, which assures your potential employers and clients of your expertise.
Programs
- Certificate
- Associate
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
