Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham

If you are interested in studying Optometry, take a look at what University of Alabama at Birmingham. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 optometry degrees were granted at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Optometry Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Optometry program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #1 of 1
Best Value Alabama #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #7 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #8 of 13

Earnings for Optometry Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students who complete University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Optometry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $91,176
2 years $96,457
3 years $107,084
4 years $113,267
5 years $120,051

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Optometry graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham take home a median $113,267, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Optometry earnings compared with all majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham

More Specific Optometry Concentrations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Optometry program at University of Alabama at Birmingham includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Optometry 58

Highest-Paying Careers for Optometry Graduates

Those who complete Optometry program at University of Alabama at Birmingham work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Optometry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Optometrists $116,847

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.