First Professional Degree   USA

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Optometry

37 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

37 Colleges
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Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.8%
Annual cost
$69,330/yr
Grad earnings
$60,583
SAT avg
1,123
ACT mid
23
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.7%
Annual cost
$55,647/yr
Grad earnings
$59,209
SAT avg
1,182
ACT mid
25
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$26,066/yr
Grad earnings
$54,735
SAT avg
1,001
ACT mid
23
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University of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,271/yr
Grad earnings
$48,231
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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MCPHS University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 85.2%
Annual cost
$58,975/yr
Grad earnings
$125,557
SAT avg
1,216
ACT mid
27
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MCPHS University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 85.2%
Annual cost
$58,975/yr
Grad earnings
$125,557
SAT avg
1,216
ACT mid
27
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Optometry in USA?
37 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Optometry in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Optometry in USA?
University of California-Berkeley leads with median graduate earnings of $92,446 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Optometry colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Pacific University, Nova Southeastern University, Ferris State University, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Optometry programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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