by our College Data Analytics Team
[Optometry](/majors/health-care-professions/optometry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for optometry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in optometry, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in optometry, no school beat Ferris State University this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete the optometry program here. Optometry graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $113,016 early in their careers. Set against $23,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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