Optometry Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’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 (this page) | 8 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,752 |
Earnings of Optometry Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Optometry of $110,646 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Optometry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master'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.
New England College of Optometry is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master'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.
Illinois College of Optometry comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Optometry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master'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.
SUNY College of Optometry comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 86 master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Optometry from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master'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-Downers Grove comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Optometry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 58 master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Optometry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Optometry. This school awarded 41 master'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 Focus Areas
| 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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