Cost of Attendance in Detail: Ophthalmic Technician

2025–2026 Academic Year

Fees & Cost of Attendance

Tuition for: Ophthalmic Assistant I Ophthalmic Assistant II Ophthalmic Technician, AAS
Tuition $1,110 $2,368 $4,440
CastleBranch Compliance Fee $130.97 $130.97 $130.97
Trajecsys Clinical Tracking Fee N/A $75–150 $75–150
Books and Uniforms (Estimate) $200–300 $400–600 $600–700
Estimated Total $1,445–1,535 $3,000–3,248 $5,245–5,420

Please note:

Student Portals: CastleBranch and Trajecsys

Trajecsys and CastleBranch are 2 secure online portals that play vital roles for students in our program.

CastleBranch oversees your screenings, including:

  • Background checks
  • Drug tests
  • Clinical requirements, such as immunization records
  • CPR certifications

Trajecsys is a clinical record-keeping system for practicum courses where you can:

  • Document your daily activities
  • Seek approval for time records and skill proficiencies
  • Generate customized reports for accreditation

 

Contact

TCC Trinity River

Health Science Career Advising

Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Visit Health Science Career Advising for more contact options.

Updated May 04, 2026