Optometry

First professional degree · New England College of Optometry · Boston, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,704Median earnings 4 years after
$127,568Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
136Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Optometry at New England College of Optometry earn a median of $124,323. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,525 four years after graduating (middle half: $100,524–$158,455).

Optometry (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston
$95,374$225,520

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from New England College of Optometry make?

The median salary is $124,323 and $127,568 after five years.

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