Optometry

First professional degree · Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 51.17

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$139,102Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Optometry at Drexel University earn a median of $139,102. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,525 four years after graduating (middle half: $100,524–$158,455).

Other programs at Drexel University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$168,204
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$122,956
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$121,966
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$117,291
Computer EngineeringMaster's degree$113,602
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$112,692
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$107,724
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$106,013
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$100,899
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesMaster's degree$100,471
Construction ManagementMaster's degree$99,157
Engineering-Related FieldsGraduate certificate$95,415
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$94,936
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$93,661
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$89,418
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$88,637
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$86,930
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$86,821
Materials EngineeringMaster's degree$85,503
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$85,441

Frequently asked questions

How much do Optometry graduates from Drexel University make?

The median salary is $139,102.

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