Optometry Program

In United States, 24 schools offer Optometry program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $31,680. The average annual age after completing Optometry program is $133,100.

2023 Average Tuition for Optometry Programs

Total 24 schools offer the Optometry programs. Its average tuition & fees is $31,680. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $11,575 for State residents and $29,028 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Optometry program is $33,608.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Optometry programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$11,575
Out-of-State (public schools)$29,028
Private schools$33,608
Average$31,680

What is Optometry Program?

Optometry is A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.

Average Income after Completing Optometry Program

The annual average wage after completing Optometry is $133,100 and hourly 63.99. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Optometry degree/certificate.
Average Income after completing Optometry Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Optometrists$63.99$133,100
Optometrists$63.99$133,100

Colleges Offering Optometry program

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public, 4-years
Birmingham, AL

Tuition: $21,864
Population: 21,639
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University of California-Berkeley

Public, 4-years
Berkeley, CA

Tuition: $45,627
Population: 45,307
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Western University of Health Sciences

Private, 4-years
Pomona, CA

Tuition: $24,437
Population: 3,724
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Marshall B Ketchum University

Private, 4-years
Fullerton, CA

Tuition: $39,820
Population: 685
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Nova Southeastern University

Private, 4-years
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tuition: $37,080
Population: 20,948
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Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Private, 4-years
Downers Grove, IL

Tuition: $45,946
Population: 2,758
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Illinois College of Optometry

Private, 4-years
Chicago, IL

Population: 481
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Indiana University-Bloomington

Public, 4-years
Bloomington, IN

Tuition: $40,482
Population: 47,005
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University of Pikeville

Private, 4-years
Pikeville, KY

Tuition: $24,150
Population: 2,434
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MCPHS University

Private, 4-years
Boston, MA

Tuition: $38,850
Population: 6,824
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New England College of Optometry

Private, 4-years
Boston, MA

Population: 536
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Ferris State University

Public, 4-years
Big Rapids, MI

Tuition: $13,630
Population: 10,072
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University of Missouri-St Louis

Public, 4-years
Saint Louis, MO

Tuition: $33,432
Population: 15,181
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SUNY College of Optometry

Public, 4-years
New York, NY

Population: 409
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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Public, 4-years
Columbus, OH

Tuition: $38,365
Population: 60,540
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Northeastern State University

Public, 4-years
Tahlequah, OK

Tuition: $16,633
Population: 6,702
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Pacific University

Private, 4-years
Forest Grove, OR

Tuition: $54,466
Population: 3,559
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Salus University

Private, 4-years
Elkins Park, PA

Population: 1,165
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Southern College of Optometry

Private, 4-years
Memphis, TN

Population: 532
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University of Houston

Public, 4-years
Houston, TX

Tuition: $22,191
Population: 46,700
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023