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Optometry Schools in California

In <nil>, 263 students earned their Optometry degrees in CA.

An Optometry major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 243
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 243
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 243
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 56.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 20.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in California

3,760 people in the state and 37,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometry.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in California

A typical salary for a optometry grad in the state is $117,180, compared to a typical salary of $119,980 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer optometry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
729 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
45,036 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. Graduates earn an average $70,777 after graduation.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,788 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

Optometry Careers in CA

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Optometrists 19% $111,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Optometry

View Nationwide Optometry Report

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