2023 Best Optometry Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Optometry School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, optometry was ranked #98 in the country. In fact 1,822 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Optometry Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Optometry Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Optometry Colleges.
Top Southeast Region Schools in Optometry
Our 2023 rankings named University of Alabama at Birmingham the best school in the Southeast Region for optometry students. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pikeville is a great place for optometry students. Located in the remote town of Pikeville, UPIKE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 3 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nova Southeastern University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Read full report on Optometry at Nova Southeastern University
Best Optometry Colleges by State
Explore the best optometry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 107 |
| Tennessee | 134 |
| Kentucky | 55 |
| Alabama | 50 |
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Optometry Related Rankings by Major
One of 29 majors within the area of study, optometry has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Optometry
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 66,964 |
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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