Optometry Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Optometry is offered at 23 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Optometry.
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Education Levels of Optometry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,760 students earned theirOptometry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Optometry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,752 |
Earnings of Optometry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Optometry of $110,646 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $101,062 |
| 4 years | $110,646 |
| 5 years | $120,995 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Optometry majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Optometry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Optometry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Optometry students seeking a bachelor's degree is Salus University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern College of Optometry comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England College of Optometry comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois College of Optometry comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall B Ketchum University is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Optometry comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Downers Grove is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pikeville is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Optometry Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 1,760 |
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References
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- College Factual
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- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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