Optometry at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · First Professional Degree · about 69 graduates a year
University of California-Berkeley graduates in optometry earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 116% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Berkeley Compares for Optometry
All 16 colleges reporting optometry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $145,890 | $165,598 | #1 | $97,611 |
| 2 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $139,102 | $141,468 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $138,837 | $146,387 | #3 | $113,016 |
| 4 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $138,537 | $148,541 | #2 | $97,440 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $134,609 | $144,411 | #4 | $109,361 |
| 6 | Illinois College of Optometry Chicago, IL | $133,895 | $131,551 | #9 | $105,772 |
| 7 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $133,498 | $135,728 | #7 | $96,994 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $132,661 | $141,569 | #5 | $95,369 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $130,333 | $118,594 | #12 | $88,760 |
| 10 | MCPHS University Boston, MA | $129,752 | $114,260 | #14 | $95,374 |
| 11 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $129,383 | $131,545 | #10 | $104,352 |
| 12 | SUNY College of Optometry New York, NY | $127,809 | $121,648 | #11 | $86,850 |
Other Majors at University of California-Berkeley by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $258,635 | $208,670 | #2 of 5 |
| Law | $226,996 | $196,724 | #10 of 174 |
| Information Science/Studies | $209,391 | $175,482 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $202,958 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $140,788 | $107,231 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $135,248 | $84,560 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | $113,884 | $88,105 | — |
| Public Health | $109,806 | $78,971 | #2 of 5 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $102,303 | $83,099 | — |
| Social Work | $90,782 | $72,268 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $86,011 | $75,666 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $63,958 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $60,003 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Berkeley optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $88,760 one year after graduating and $130,333 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Berkeley rank for optometry?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for optometry graduates, University of California-Berkeley ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is optometry at University of California-Berkeley worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for optometry ($131,525), and the median federal debt at graduation is $151,667.
← All data for University of California-Berkeley · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.