Optometry at Indiana University-Bloomington
What traits are you looking for in a school for Optometry, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Bloomington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 83 optometry degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Bloomington. Among 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Optometry Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Bloomington’s Optometry program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 13 |
Earnings for Optometry Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington’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 | $95,538 |
| 2 years | $108,370 |
| 3 years | $115,751 |
| 4 years | $120,946 |
| 5 years | $128,199 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Optometry graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington take home a median $120,946, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Optometry Concentrations at Indiana University-Bloomington
The Optometry program at Indiana University-Bloomington offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 83 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Optometry Graduates
Graduates of the Optometry program at Indiana University-Bloomington go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Optometry graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.