Optometry

First professional degree · SUNY College of Optometry · New York, NY

CIP 51.17

$86,850Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$127,809Median earnings 4 years after
$121,702Median earnings 5 years after
$168,078Median federal debt
98Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Optometry at SUNY College of Optometry earn a median of $86,850 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 $168,078, about 194% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from SUNY College of Optometry make?

The median salary is $86,850 one year after graduation and $121,702 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $168,078.

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