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Optometry Schools in Illinois

167 students earned Optometry degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Optometry is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Illinois

There are 2,300 people in the state and 37,220 people in the nation working in optometry jobs.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Illinois

Optometry grads earn an average of $121,610 in the state and $119,980 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer optometry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
531 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Optometry Careers in IL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Optometrists 7% $113,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388

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View Nationwide Optometry Report

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