Best Optometry Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,209,473
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$62,488
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | IL | +$1,556,900 | $119,845 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Southern College of Optometry | TN | +$1,370,140 | $110,507 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Pacific University
Grad rate: 65.5% |
OR | +$1,080,260 | $109,879 | $69,330 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Nova Southeastern University
Grad rate: 63.4% |
FL | +$830,592 | $94,659 | $55,647 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Optometry Degrees by State
Browse Optometry programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.