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Pre-Optometry Studies

Types of Degrees Pre-Optometry Studies Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Pre-Optometry Studies have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	3
Bachelor’s Degree	4

Who Is Earning a Degree in Pre-Optometry Studies?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 100% of Pre-Optometry Studies degrees.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Pre-Optometry Studies graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	2	28.6%
Asian	3	42.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1	14.3%
Two or More Races	1	14.3%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Pre-Optometry Studies Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Pre-Optometry Studies graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,983
4 years	$51,835
5 years	$63,167

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $63,167 — roughly 71% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Pre-Optometry Studies Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Pre-Optometry Studies graduates earn a median of $51,835 four years after completion — roughly 36% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	51.11
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other	51.1199
Pre-Art Therapy	51.1110
Pre-Chiropractic Studies	51.1106
Pre-Dentistry Studies	51.1101
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	51.1102
Pre-Nursing Studies	51.1105
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies	51.1107
Pre-Pharmacy Studies	51.1103
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies	51.1109
Pre-Physician Assistant	51.1111
Pre-Veterinary Studies	51.1104

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.