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Optometry Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 47 students earned their Optometry degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Optometry is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 87.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 610 people employed in jobs related to an optometry degree, compared to 37,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a optometry grad in the state is $114,110, compared to a typical salary of $119,980 nationwide.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

Optometry Careers in MO

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Optometrists 10% $101,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 2,207
Medicine 1,012
Rehabilitation Professions 905
Public Health 683
Health/Medical Admin Services 440
Allied Health Professions 426
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 383
Communication Sciences 326

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