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Optometry Schools in Kentucky

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

In this state, Optometry is the 118th most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Kentucky

480 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 Kentucky

Optometry grads earn an average of $114,550 in the state and $119,980 nationwide.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UPIKE.

Optometry Careers in KY

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Optometrists 15% $97,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

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View Nationwide Optometry Report

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