Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama • First Professional
Median Earnings
$113,267
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$113,267
Optometry
National Average
$110,974
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,791
All programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
41
Completers (IPEDS)
23
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$164,956
Median Debt
1.46
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,375/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$113,267
Median Earnings
Optometry at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $120,946 | $177,626 |
| Salus University | $120,452 | — |
| University of Pikeville | $120,196 | $231,267 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | $116,932 | $187,840 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $116,690 | $238,257 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $115,402 | $167,750 |
| SUNY College of Optometry | $114,501 | $168,078 |
| Northeastern State University | $114,238 | $158,826 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham (this school) | $113,267 | $164,956 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $113,002 | $175,334 |
Other Programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $180,857 | — |
| Dentistry | $145,531 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | $140,641 | $35,696 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $135,017 | $48,950 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $119,574 | $41,000 |
| Optometry (current) | $113,267 | $164,956 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $112,548 | $109,751 |
| Engineering, General | $110,680 | $34,166 |
| Engineering, General | $108,815 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,668 | $41,000 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.