Optometry

Doctoral degree · Midwestern University-Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL

CIP 51.17

$117,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$142,092Median earnings 4 years after

$121,814Median earnings 5 years after

$267,742Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Optometry at Midwestern University-Downers Grove earn a median of $117,219 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 $267,742, about 228% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove make?

The median salary is $117,219 one year after graduation and $121,814 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $267,742.

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