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Optometry Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 107 students earned their Optometry degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Optometry is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 107

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Florida

There are 1,590 people in the state and 37,220 people in the nation working in optometry jobs.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Florida

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $102,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Optometry Careers in FL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Optometrists 24% $104,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 3,074
Medicine 1,218
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Mental & Social Health Services 1,034
Rehabilitation Professions 870
Public Health 851
Allied Health Professions 744
Health/Medical Admin Services 626

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