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Optometry Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 50 students earned their Optometry degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Optometry is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Alabama

Optometry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a optometry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometry majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 480 people employed in jobs related to an optometry degree, compared to 37,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Alabama

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $114,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

Optometry Careers in AL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Optometrists 17% $108,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometry.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Dentistry 7,364
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 797
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404

View all majors related to Optometry

View Nationwide Optometry Report

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