Optometry at SUNY College of Optometry
New York, NY · First Professional Degree · about 98 graduates a year
SUNY College of Optometry graduates in optometry earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 132% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College of Optometry optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,850 one year after graduating and $127,809 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College of Optometry rank for optometry?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for optometry graduates, SUNY College of Optometry ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is optometry at SUNY College of Optometry worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for optometry ($131,525), and the median federal debt at graduation is $168,078.
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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.