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Optometry Schools in Florida

107 Optometry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Optometry is the 157th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Florida

Optometry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 107

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a optometry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometry majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Florida

1,590 people in the state and 37,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometry.

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Wages for Optometry Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a optometry grad in the state is $102,060, compared to a typical salary of $119,980 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

Optometry Careers in FL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Optometrists 24% $104,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to optometry.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218

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