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Optometry in Texas

Optometry Schools in Texas

154 students earned Optometry degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Optometry is the 227th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Optometry Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 154
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 154
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 154

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 40.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Optometry Grads in Texas

2,750 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 Texas

In this state, optometry grads earn an average of $123,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,980.

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

#1

University of Houston

Houston
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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#2

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,917 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UIW. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Optometry Careers in TX

Some of the careers optometry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Optometrists 19% $111,720

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