Optometry Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 157 students earned their Optometry degrees in PA.

In this state, Optometry is the 68th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	157
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	157
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	157

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 31.2%
• Black or African American: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
• White: 49.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
• Other Races: 1.3%

Jobs for Optometry Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 1,450 people in the state and 37,220 people in the nation working in optometry jobs.

Wages for Optometry Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $119,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

Most Popular Optometry Programs in PA

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

Optometry Careers in PA

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title	PA Job Growth	PA Median Salary
Optometrists	10%	$110,930

Related Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Major	Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing	2,683
Rehabilitation Professions	2,308
Medicine	2,307
Allied Health Professions	1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	1,144
Public Health	848
Health/Medical Admin Services	695
Communication Sciences	583

View all majors related to Optometry

View Nationwide Optometry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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