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Optometry in California

Optometry Schools in California

236 students earned Optometry degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

An Optometry major is the 75th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 227
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 51.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 16.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in California

In this state, there are 3,760 people employed in jobs related to an optometry degree, compared to 37,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in California

Optometry grads earn an average of $117,180 in the state and $119,980 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer optometry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

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Optometry Careers in CA

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Optometrists 19% $111,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

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