See your future in Opticianry
An education and training with real vision.
Franklin Cummings Tech is the only college in Massachusetts to offer degree programs in Opticianry. In Massachusetts, a state which is a national leader in healthcare and technology, optician salaries are among the highest in the country.
- Jobs for opticians are projected to grow 23% in the next decade
- The average starting salary for licensed MA opticians is $48,000 per year
- Approximately 95% of Opticianry grads land jobs in their field
- 85% of Opticianry students pass the NCLE Exam
- Opticians in MA earn 20% more than the national average
Talk to your admissions counselor to see if you’re eligible for our City of Boston tuition-free plan.
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SATs and ACTs are not required to apply.
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4 Reasons to Apply Now!
- Career-Focused: Our degree programs lead to high demand career opportunities. Most of our programs boast 80-90% job placement rates, made possible by industry partnerships and a top-notch Career Services staff.
- Affordable: Our tuition cost is less than half of the average tuition at four-year nonprofit colleges or for-profit technical schools in Massachusetts, and 97% of our students receive financial aid.
- Flexible: We offer day and evening classes to meet your schedule. Our certificates prepare you to enter the workforce in a year or less, with the option to apply (or “stack”) those college credits toward a degree later.
- Supportive: Our small, hands-on classes provide the individualized attention you need to thrive and our success coaches are with you every step of the way. That’s why most Franklin Cummings Tech students finish on time.
A career path with an eye toward the future.
You’ll get hands-on training as you learn how to design, fit, and dispense glasses and contact lenses as well as operate all forms of ophthalmic tools and instruments. Our instructors are industry leaders who will prepare you for the licensing exam and a rewarding career helping people enjoy better eye health.
See what program works best for you.
We work closely with industry partners to ensure our programs are designed to prepare you for a high-demand career. Click on the career you’re interested in to meet your path to job success.
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41 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
Serving the Boston community for over 100 years
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