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Optometry Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 90 students earned their Optometry degrees in NY.

In this state, Optometry is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 90

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometry majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 46.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in New York

There are 2,040 people in the state and 37,220 people in the nation working in optometry jobs.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in New York

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $124,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
402 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

Optometry Careers in NY

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Optometrists 26% $122,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

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View Nationwide Optometry Report

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