Optometry at University of Houston
Houston, Texas • First Professional
Median Earnings
$100,000
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$100,000
Optometry
National Average
$110,974
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,712
All programs at University of Houston
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
95
Completers (IPEDS)
23
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$164,167
Median Debt
1.64
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,368/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$100,000
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 | $113,267 | $164,956 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $113,002 | $175,334 |
Other Programs at University of Houston
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $127,260 | $127,984 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $122,038 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,419 | $41,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $110,726 | $34,875 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $109,687 | $46,405 |
| Law | $107,620 | $86,372 |
| Chemical Engineering | $105,244 | — |
| Optometry (current) | $100,000 | $164,167 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $95,306 | $34,749 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,968 | $22,625 |
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.