Optician Certification Schools in Meridian, ID

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare optician certification programs in Meridian, Idaho. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Optician Certification Schools Near Meridian, ID

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#1

Carrington College-Boise

Boise, ID In-state option BOC Score 76.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 308
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID In-state option BOC Score 53.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 984
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID In-state option BOC Score 66.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 296
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID In-state option BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78
  • Annual completions: 1,123
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID In-state option BOC Score 62.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 199
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID In-state option BOC Score 42.7
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 238
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Aveda Institute-Twin Falls

Twin Falls, ID In-state option BOC Score 39.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID In-state option BOC Score 46.4
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  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 525
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID In-state option BOC Score 48.4
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 37
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology

Chubbuck, ID In-state option BOC Score 44.2
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 112

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Idaho Optician Certification Salary Snapshot

Idaho
Idaho Median Pay $43,950 $21.13 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $47,260 $22.72 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2081 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • ABO and NCLE certification exam preparation
  • Hands-on lab hours (lens fitting, frame adjustment, edging)
  • State licensing requirements for dispensing opticians
  • Optical theory and eye anatomy coursework
  • Internship or externship in optical settings

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