Optometry

First professional degree · Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI

CIP 51.17

$113,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$138,837Median earnings 4 years after

$114,922Median earnings 5 years after

$144,874Median federal debt

38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Optometry at Ferris State University earn a median of $113,016 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,525 four years after graduating (middle half: $100,524–$158,455). Median debt is $144,874, about 128% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Ferris State University

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$92,202
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate$79,306
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$78,820
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,851
Construction ManagementBachelor's degree$73,292
Surveying EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,931
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$68,852
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$68,791
Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,715
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$68,631
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$68,630
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$68,334
Energy Systems Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$67,764
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$67,753
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$67,423
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$66,747
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$65,935

Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from Ferris State University make?

The median salary is $113,016 one year after graduation and $114,922 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $144,874.

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