Optometry at Ferris State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometry, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 optometry graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ferris State University
Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Optometry Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Optometry program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 13 |
Earnings for Optometry Graduates from Ferris State University
Students who complete Ferris State University’s Optometry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $93,610 |
| 2 years | $97,071 |
| 3 years | $107,632 |
| 4 years | $106,390 |
| 5 years | $114,922 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Optometry graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $106,390, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Optometry Concentrations at Ferris State University
This Optometry program at Ferris State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Optometry Graduates
Graduates of the Optometry program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Optometry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Optometrists | $116,847 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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