Optometry at University of California-Berkeley
If you plan to study Optometry, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Berkeley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Berkeley sits in Berkeley, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 optometry degrees were awarded at University of California-Berkeley.
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Studying Online at University of California-Berkeley
Distance learning is available at University of California-Berkeley. Of 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) studied exclusively online and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Optometry Rankings at University of California-Berkeley
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Berkeley’s Optometry program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 13 |
Earnings for Optometry Graduates from University of California-Berkeley
Those who finish University of California-Berkeley’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 | $74,750 |
| 2 years | $91,363 |
| 3 years | $104,601 |
| 4 years | $112,227 |
| 5 years | $117,797 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Optometry graduates from University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $112,227, compared with $106,510 for all University of California-Berkeley graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Optometry Concentrations at University of California-Berkeley
The Optometry program at University of California-Berkeley breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Optometry Graduates
Those who complete Optometry program at University of California-Berkeley pursue many career paths. 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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