Optometry at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · Doctoral Degree
Midwestern University-Downers Grove graduates in optometry earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 188% of one year’s pay at that point.
Other Majors at Midwestern University-Downers Grove by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $230,075 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Dentistry | $174,977 | $134,367 | #2 of 5 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $151,469 | $108,719 | — |
| Medicine | $145,060 | $63,729 | #5 of 28 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,496 | $114,040 | #23 of 45 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $99,770 | $77,332 | #54 of 93 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,584 | $77,489 | #79 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Midwestern University-Downers Grove optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $117,219 one year after graduating and $142,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is optometry at Midwestern University-Downers Grove worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for optometry ($133,744), and the median federal debt at graduation is $267,742.
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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.