by our College Data Analytics TeamOptometry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their optometry programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for optometry students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the optometry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Pacific University, our #1 school for optometry. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Forest Grove. About 67% of students finish within six years. Pacific University awarded about 85 optometry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the optometry program make about $107,293 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,170 to complete this degree. Read more about the optometry program at Pacific University
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
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