Optician Certification Schools in Independence, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare optician certification programs in Independence, Kentucky. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Optician Certification Schools Near Independence, KY

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#1

Alice Lloyd College

Pippa Passes, KY In-state option BOC Score 21.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 23

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY In-state option BOC Score 51.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 37
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY In-state option BOC Score 53.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,640
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY In-state option BOC Score 63.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 141
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Berea College

Berea, KY In-state option BOC Score 55.0
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 12

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY In-state option BOC Score 20.5
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 360

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#7

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Bowling Green, KY In-state option BOC Score 56.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 5,164
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY In-state option BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 2
  • Online programs available

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#9

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY In-state option BOC Score 33.5
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 933
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY In-state option BOC Score 51.0
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 6,837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Kentucky Optician Certification Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $44,290 $21.29 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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