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Optometry Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 167 students earned their Optometry degrees in IL.

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) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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.

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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.

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

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
531 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

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

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