Optometry at New England College of Optometry
Boston, MA · First Professional Degree · about 136 graduates a year
New England College of Optometry graduates in optometry earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How New England 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 |
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| 13 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $125,916 | $114,575 | #13 | $84,910 |
| 14 | Marshall B Ketchum University Fullerton, CA | $124,937 | $113,684 | #15 | $81,645 |
| 15 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $119,476 | $134,143 | #8 | $106,097 |
| 16 | New England College of Optometry Boston, MA | $102,704 | $90,442 | #16 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New England College of Optometry optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn $102,704 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New England College of Optometry rank for optometry?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for optometry graduates, New England College of Optometry ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is optometry at New England College of Optometry worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for optometry ($131,525).
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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.