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This program 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. Course topics include: prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.

Top Schools For Optometry Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA		Unknown 0 187 Master's (36), Doctoral (151)
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL		Unknown 0 144 Doctoral (144)
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA		$4,046 4,960 119 Certificate (113), Associate (6)
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, TN		Unknown 0 118 Doctoral (118)
New England College of Optometry
Boston, MA		Unknown 0 117 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (2),
Doctoral (115)
University of Houston
Houston, TX		$15,025 29,298 106 Doctoral (106)
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL		$23,850 6,397 97 Bachelor's (0), Doctoral (97)
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR		$33,612 1,486 96 Bachelor's (8), Master's (2),
Doctoral (86)
Southern California Optometry
Fullerton, CA		Unknown 0 96 Doctoral (96)
American Career - LA
Los Angeles, CA		Unknown 1,768 95 Certificate (95)
View a list of all schools with Optometry Programs >

Optometry Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 540 28%
Associate 375 19%
Bachelor's 19 1%
Master's 69 4%
Doctoral 921 48%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 818 34%
Female 1,567 66%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 390 18%
Black or African American 178 8%
Hispanic or Latino 326 15%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 12 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,231 56%
Other/Unknown 77 3%
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Optometry Internships

Job Title:Optometry Partner
Description:Optometry Partner Optometrist investor seeks a highly motivated OD with experience & serious ownership interest to practice full time in partnership developing a new Pearle Franchise in Madison WI. This practice location may open as soon...>
Company:DRS Facchiano & Associates Within Lenscrafters
Location:Madison, WI
Posted:4/28/2013
Source:Get Optometry Jobs
Job Title:Optometry fill-in and permanent
Description:Optometry fill-in and permanent Interested in living in the beautiful Tahoe Basin at the foot of Lake Tahoe? Ski or board in winter; sail, climb, and bike all summer? Seeking a fill-in OD for June 17-24th and August 24-September 3rd this...>
Company:Lara Mcknight Od & Assc
Location:Carson City, NV
Posted:4/24/2013
Source:Get Optometry Jobs
Job Title:Internship(unpaid)/Optometry Office Assistant
Description:We offer eye exams and contact lenses to adults and children. We offer a wide selection of frames. We specialize in Pediatric optometry and offer Vision Therapy. We are offering an internship (unpaid) position at our office location in...>
Company:A+ Vision Optometry
Location:Ladera Ranch, CA
Posted:3/31/2013
Source:TweetMyJobs
Job Title:Continuing Education Coordinator, Optometry, NSU, Tahlequah
Description:This position is responsible for coordinating the college’s Continuing Medical Education programs. The work consists of varied program coordination duties. Strict requirements contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of...>
Company:Northeastern State University
Location:Oklahoma
Posted:5/21/2013
Source:Northeastern State University
Job Title:Summer In The City Missionary
Description:Description: From June 10th - July 19th join 25 college students who will live together and serve various ministry sites across the city. We will be housed at the Illinois College of Optometry and have a week of training and then serve the...>
Company:Here's Life Inner City
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:1/28/2013
Source:ChristianVolunteering.org
Job Title:Optometrist- Full-Time
Description:Optometrist Optometrist, New England: Multi-physician/ Multi-location ophthalmology practice in central/ southern MA is seeking an optometrist to join their established and prestigious team. Dedicated patient base, great income potential.>
Company:Brighter Bay
Location:Massachusetts
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:Get Optometry Jobs
Job Title:ManagerRecruitngHealth&Wellness HR
Description:Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in Recruiting and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans Influences and participates in pharmacy and optometry school curriculum Manages recruiting-specific projects...>
Company:Walmart
Location:Willow Grove, PA
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:Walmart
Job Title:Ophthalmology - Physician
Description:Ophthalmology opening in Central Massachusetts, Maine. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe. Join two other physicians to join a very busy and successful practice. Position is Monday thru Friday with a very light Call of...>
Company:New England Physician Recruitment Center
Location:Maine
Posted:2/8/2013
Source:DocCafe
Job Title:Part-time Clinical Faculty (Adjunct Faculty) J30001
Description:Summary of Position: Provide clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids), Cherry Street Health Services (Grand Rapids), Baldwin Family Health Care, and/or the Charles E. Egeler Correctional...>
Company:Ferris State University
Location:Big Rapids, MI
Posted:4/18/2013
Source:Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job Title:Emergency Physician
Description:Emergency physician job in Wisconsin : Permanent opportunity for an Emergency Medicine Physician at a facility that is nestled between the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan in beautiful Wisconsin! There is more flexibility at this...>
Company:Randstad Healthcare
Location:Sturgeon Bay, WI
Posted:3/30/2013
Source:PhysEmp

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