Optometry Schools in Illinois

163 students earned Optometry degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Optometry is the 130th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	163
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	163
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	163

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 25.8%
• Black or African American: 3.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
• White: 35.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 19.0%
• Other Races: 11.0%

Jobs for Optometry Grads in Illinois

2,300 people in the state and 37,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometry.

Wages for Optometry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $121,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

Most Popular Optometry Programs in IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer optometry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Optometry Careers in IL

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Optometrists	7%	$113,770

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing	21,938
Allied Health Professions	1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,726
Public Health	1,675
Medicine	1,344
Rehabilitation Professions	889
Communication Sciences	860
Allied Health Services	720

View all majors related to Optometry

View Nationwide Optometry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.