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2024 Best Optometry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
256 Optometry Degrees Awarded
$89,207 Avg Early-Career Salary
Optometry is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #194 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Optometry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 256 degrees in optometry to qualified students.

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Doctor's Degrees in Optometry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Optometry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Optometry in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of optometry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Optometry

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Salus University
Elkins Park, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Optometry Degrees Awarded
10.2% Growth in Graduates

Salus University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in optometry. Salus University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elkins Park.

Those optometry students who get their degree from Salus University earn $8,206 more than the typical optometry student.

More information about a degree in optometry from Salus University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Optometry Degrees Awarded
$81,001 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat SUNY College of Optometry if you wish to pursue a degree in optometry. SUNY Optometry is a small public college located in the large city of New York.

Soon after graduating, optometry degree recipients usually make an average of $81,001 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in optometry from SUNY College of Optometry

Best Optometry Colleges by State

Explore the best optometry schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 166
New York 333 90

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Optometry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Optometry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Optometry 256

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 42,404
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,400
Allied Health Professions 8,947
Public Health 8,295
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 8,135
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 7,145
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 7,129
Medicine 6,384
Health Sciences & Services 5,991
Communication Sciences 4,106

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