2023 Best Optometry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Optometry Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, optometry was ranked #196 in the country. In fact 1,822 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Optometry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Optometry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the optometry doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Optometry
Our analysis found University of Alabama at Birmingham to be the best school for optometry students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pikeville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Optometry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UPIKE is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Pikeville.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Nova Southeastern University is a great place for optometry students working on their doctor’s degree. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
Read full report on Optometry at Nova Southeastern University
Best Optometry Colleges by State
Explore the best optometry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 107 |
| Tennessee | 134 |
| Kentucky | 55 |
| Alabama | 50 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Optometry
One of 30 majors within the area of study, optometry has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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