Ophthalmic Technician 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 (64-70 credits) $10,240.00 - $11,200.00
  • 14 credits of Ophthalmic Technician courses x $160/credit = $2,240.00
  • 50-56 credits of General Education courses x $160/credit = $8,000.00 – $8,960.00
Course Fees $493.00 Malpractice insurance included
Books, Study Flashcards $500.00  
Uniforms $30.00  
COT Certification Exam $300.00  
Criminal Background Check $77.39 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $71.09 Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $21.39 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements Varies  
Estimated Total $11,752.87 - $12,712.87 + Clinical Requirements  
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