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Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry

If you are interested in studying Optometry, consider the program at Illinois College of Optometry. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Illinois College of Optometry sits in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 121 optometry degrees were granted at Illinois College of Optometry.

Studying Online at Illinois College of Optometry

Illinois College of Optometry delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Optometry Rankings at Illinois College of Optometry

Rankings can help you compare Illinois College of Optometry’s Optometry program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #None of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #None
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #None of 13
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #None of 3
Best Value Illinois #None
Best Value Nationwide #None of 13

Earnings for Optometry Graduates from Illinois College of Optometry

Students who complete Illinois College of Optometry’s Optometry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $90,266
2 years $92,632
3 years $104,400
4 years $103,689
5 years $118,651

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Optometry graduates from Illinois College of Optometry earn a median of $103,689, compared with $103,689 for all Illinois College of Optometry graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Optometry earnings compared with all majors at Illinois College of Optometry

More Specific Optometry Concentrations at Illinois College of Optometry

This Optometry program at Illinois College of Optometry offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Optometry 121

Top-Paying Careers for Optometry Graduates

Graduates of the Optometry program at Illinois College of Optometry go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Optometry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Optometrists $116,847

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