Optometry

Doctoral degree · Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL

CIP 51.17

$88,293Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$130,197Median earnings 4 years after

$117,355Median earnings 5 years after

$205,772Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Optometry at Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $88,293 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $133,744 four years after graduating (middle half: $101,991–$162,806). Median debt is $205,772, about 233% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$75,171
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$74,687
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$74,202
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$73,033

Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from Nova Southeastern University make?

The median salary is $88,293 one year after graduation and $117,355 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $205,772.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.