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)  $9,984.00 - $10,920.00
  • 14 credits of Ophthalmic Technician courses x $156/credit = $2,184.00
  • 50-56 credits of General Education courses x $156/credit = $7,800.00 – $8,736.00
Course/Lab Fees  $233.00 Malpractice insurance included
Books, Study Flashcards  $500.00  
Uniforms  $30.00  
COT 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  $11,229.47 - $12,165.47 + Clinical Requirements  
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