Optometry at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Doctoral Degree
Pacific University graduates in optometry earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 150% of one year’s pay at that point.
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $151,842 | $95,669 | #3 of 45 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $108,345 | $81,574 | #29 of 93 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $103,070 | $88,677 | #1 of 25 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,383 | $73,463 | #84 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University optometry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $107,293 one year after graduating and $136,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is optometry at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for optometry ($133,744), and the median federal debt at graduation is $205,643.
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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.