Health Professions at Southern College of Optometry
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Southern College of Optometry. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern College of Optometry is in Memphis, TN.
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Studying Online at Southern College of Optometry
Southern College of Optometry primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern College of Optometry
Graduates of Southern College of Optometry’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $101,799 |
| 2 years | $97,426 |
| 3 years | $110,507 |
| 4 years | $114,757 |
| 5 years | $126,422 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southern College of Optometry report median earnings of $114,757, compared with $114,757 for all Southern College of Optometry graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Southern College of Optometry pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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