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Optometry in California

Optometry Schools in California

Jobs for Optometry Grads in California

In this state, there are 6,790 people employed in jobs related to an Optometry degree, compared to 41,890 nationwide.

Optometry Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Optometry Jobs in California

Optometry grads earn an average of $142,850 in the state and $140,940 nationwide.

Optometry Wages Nationwide vs. CA

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $75,498 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Optometry Careers in CA

Some of the careers Optometry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Optometrists -4% $116,847

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Optometry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946

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