Optometry
Doctoral degree · Southern College of Optometry · Memphis, TN
$106,728Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$133,907Median earnings 4 years after
$126,422Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Optometry at Southern College of Optometry earn a median of $106,728 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).
Frequently asked questions
How much do Optometry graduates from Southern College of Optometry make?
The median salary is $106,728 one year after graduation and $126,422 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.