Optometry at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Optometry, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 68 optometry degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Optometry Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Optometry program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 13 |
Earnings for Optometry Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’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 | $89,790 |
| 2 years | $99,983 |
| 3 years | $105,922 |
| 4 years | $113,002 |
| 5 years | $126,861 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Optometry graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $113,002, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Optometry Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Optometry program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 68 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometry Graduates
Students who finish Optometry program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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