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Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Median Salary (1yr)
$97,611
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
41
Credential
Other
Key Metrics
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Median Salary (1yr)
$97,611
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
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vs National Avg
-5%
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Annual Graduates
41
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Median Salary (5yr)
$113,267
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Program Analysis
Graduates of the Optometry program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham earn less than the national average for the major. One year after graduation, the average salary is $97,611, which is lower than the national average of $102,616.33. Five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $113,267.
The program has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates report no debt.
The program graduates 41 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Optometry at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Median Earnings (1yr)
$97,611
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Optometry
Median Earnings (1yr)
$102,616
Median Debt
$0
Optometry at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pikeville | $120,196 | $0 | 36 |
| 2 | Ferris State University | $113,016 | $0 | 33 |
| 3 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $109,361 | $0 | 68 |
| 4 | Pacific University | $107,293 | $0 | 0 |
| 5 | Northeastern State University | $106,097 | $0 | 28 |