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Optometry Schools in Illinois

167 Optometry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Optometry is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,300 people employed in jobs related to an optometry degree, compared to 37,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a optometry grad in the state is $121,610, compared to a typical salary of $119,980 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer optometry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
531 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time.

Optometry Careers in IL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Optometrists 7% $113,770

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