Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL · First Professional Degree · about 117 graduates a year
Illinois College of Optometry graduates in optometry earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 180% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois College of Optometry 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois College of Optometry optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $105,772 one year after graduating and $133,895 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois College of Optometry rank for optometry?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for optometry graduates, Illinois College of Optometry ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is optometry at Illinois College of Optometry worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for optometry ($131,525), and the median federal debt at graduation is $240,830.
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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.