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Optometry Schools in Alabama

50 Optometry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Optometry major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Alabama

Optometry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a optometry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometry majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Alabama

There are 480 people in the state and 37,220 people in the nation working in optometry jobs.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a optometry grad in the state is $114,070, compared to a typical salary of $119,980 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $16,530. In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $39,271.

Optometry Careers in AL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Optometrists 17% $108,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometry.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 2,641
Medicine 404
Public Health 387
Rehabilitation Professions 380
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 284
Communication Sciences 189
Mental & Social Health Services 143
Allied Health Professions 137

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