Optometry Doctor’s Degrees
There are 23 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Optometry.
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Education Levels of Optometry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,760 degrees were awarded toOptometry 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 (this page) | 1,752 |
Earnings of Optometry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Optometry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Optometry. Learn more about the most popular below:
Salus University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 145 doctor'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.
Southern College of Optometry is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 135 doctor'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.
New England College of Optometry is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois College of Optometry is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor'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.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 108 doctor'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.
Marshall B Ketchum University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor'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.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Optometry is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor'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.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor'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.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor'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.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor'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.
University of Pikeville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor'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.
Optometry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 1,760 |
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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