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Optometry at University of the Incarnate Word

Optometry at University of the Incarnate Word

If you plan to study Optometry, take a look at what University of the Incarnate Word. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Incarnate Word sits in San Antonio, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 optometry degrees were awarded at University of the Incarnate Word.

Online & Distance Learning at University of the Incarnate Word

Online coursework is an option at University of the Incarnate Word. Of 7,047 students, 1,154 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Optometry Rankings at University of the Incarnate Word

Rankings can help you compare University of the Incarnate Word’s Optometry program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #2 of 2
Best Value Texas #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #3 of 3
Best Value Southwest (Region) #3 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 13

Earnings for Optometry Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word

Those who finish University of the Incarnate Word’s Optometry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Optometry at University of the Incarnate Word
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $92,013
2 years $96,345
3 years $111,271
4 years $116,690
5 years $117,970

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Optometry graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn a median of $116,690, compared with $66,290 for all University of the Incarnate Word graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.

Optometry earnings compared with all majors at University of the Incarnate Word

More Specific Optometry Concentrations at University of the Incarnate Word

This Optometry program at University of the Incarnate Word includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Optometry 58

Top-Paying Careers for Optometry Graduates

Students who finish Optometry program at University of the Incarnate Word pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Optometry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Optometrists $116,847

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