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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

Most Selective:
Duke University

Least Selective:
Volunteer State Community College

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
SUNY College of Optometry

Most Expensive:
Duke University

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

Best Academics:
Duke University

Best Social Life:
Duke University

Most Diverse:
Nova Southeastern University

Hottest Guys:
Nova Southeastern University

Hottest Girls:
Indiana University

Smartest Guys:
Duke University

Smartest Girls:
Duke University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA		Unknown 0 238 Master's (79), Doctoral (159)
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL		Unknown 0 148 Doctoral (148)
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, TN		Unknown 0 118 Doctoral (118)
New England College of Optometry
Boston, MA		Unknown 0 116 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (2),
Doctoral (114)
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL		$22,650 5,510 109 Doctoral (109)
University of Houston
Houston, TX		$14,782 29,298 100 Doctoral (100)
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR		$31,702 1,486 99 Bachelor's (12), Master's (1),
Doctoral (86)
American Career - LA
Los Angeles, CA		Unknown 1,768 98 Certificate (98)
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA		Unknown 1,133 95 Certificate (95)
Southern California Optometry
Fullerton, CA		Unknown 0 94 Doctoral (94)
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:School of Optometry-Optometry Chair's Office - Open Rank
Description:Auto req ID: 23080BR Faculty Rank: Open Rank Faculty Tenure Status: Open Tenure Status Faculty Employment Status: Full Time Appointment Open-Rank Faculty Position Department of Optometry, School of Optometry University of...
Company:University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location:Birmingham, AL
Posted:3/5/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Ophthalmology - Physician
Description:Ophthalmology opening in , North Carolina. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe. Join a group of 3 ophthalmologist MDs, 3 optometrists ODs and a staff with 32 members at 3 offices. Their philosophy is to provide total...
Company:Enterprise Medical Services
Location:North Carolina
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:DocCafe
Job Title:Operating Room/Ambulatory Care/MedSurg - Nursing
Description:Operating Room/Ambulatory Care/MedSurg opening in FT. HUACHUCA, Arizona. This and other nursing jobs brought to you by Nursing Job Cafe. Fort Huachuca is the location of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, Enterprise and...
Company:US Army Medicine Civilian Corps
Location:Fort Huachuca, AZ
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Nursing Job Cafe
Job Title:OPHTHALMOLOGY Physician
Description:OPHTHALMOLOGY physician employment in North Carolina : Join a group of 3 ophthalmologist MDs, 3 optometrists ODs and a staff with 32 members at 3 offices. Their philosophy is to provide total patient care; 24/7 when needed. Follow-up care...
Company:Enterprise Medical Service
Location:Clyde, NC
Posted:2/3/2012
Source:Physicians Employment
Job Title:Registered Nurse
Description:Vast Opportunities. Exceptional Benefits. Rewarding Careers. Practice your specialty with one of the largest health care networks in the world. The Army Medicine Civilian Corps provides health care at more than 70 facilities all over the...
Company:Army Civilian
Location:Fort Huachuca, AZ
Posted:1/27/2012
Source:HospitalDreamJobs.com
Job Title:Pediatric Physician
Description:Opportunity: Pediatrics - Per Diem - Issaquah Opportunity Details Posted Start Date: Summer 2012 Specialty: Pediatric, General Location: Issaquah, WA, USA Job Position Code: 1330 J1/H1B Visa No Location Overview: Virginia Mason Issaquah...
Company:Issaquah, Wa, USA
Location:Bellevue, WA
Posted:5/27/2012
Source:HospitalDreamJobs.com
Job Title:MSG SEEKING BE/BC GASTROENTEROLOGIST!
Description:Well established free standing multi-specialty group (105 physicians) seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist. This dynamic, well managed group offers outpatient surgery, urgent care center, pharmacy, women's imaging...
Company:Millenium Medsearch
Location:Washington
Posted:2/17/2012
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:Sr. Medical Director
Description:Director " Optometric Affairs & Career Services The Director of Optometric Affairs & Career Services is responsible for providing strategic vision and leadership in the areas of Optometric Best Practices, Practice Advancement, Continuing...
Company:Luxottica Retail
Location:Mason, OH
Posted:2/1/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Ophthalmology Job- Boston Suburb- Cornea
Description:Opportunity to join a multi-specialty, referral-based ophthalmology group seeking a fellowship-trained cornea specialist. The anticipated surgical volume for this position is 300-400 cataracts, up to 50 refractive procedures, and 8-10...
Company:Eye Group
Location:New Hampshire
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:Ophthalmology Cornea Job- Coastal
Description:Coastal, SC : Join 2 MDs and 2 ODs in a busy Cornea practice. Two main offices. New area has incredible potential to expand the cornea practice. No Cornea specialist in the entire service area. This practice is performing approximately...
Company:Eye Group
Location:South Carolina
Posted:4/4/2012
Source:MDSearch

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