Name: Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (CIP 51.18): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

4 bachelor's · 11 master's

12 months

OPT after graduation

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Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-205711,800 openings a year · 1 LCA filings11,800+21.4%$45,5701

Opticians, DispensingSOC 29-20815,600 openings a year5,600+4.2%$47,260—

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology