Eye Care Assistant Program Costs

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The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application  $20.00  
In-District Tuition (35-39 credits)  $5,460.00 - $6,084.00
  • 25 credits of Eye Care Assistant x $156/credit = $3,900.00
  • 10-14 credits of General Education courses x $156/credit = $1,560.00 – $2,184.0
Course/Lab Fees  $233.00 Malpractice insurance included
Books, Study Flashcards $500.00  
Uniforms $30.00  
COA Certification Exam $300.00  
Criminal Background Check $73.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $67.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $20.49 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements  Varies  
 Estimated Total  $6,705.47 - $7,329.47 + Clinical Requirements  
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