Doctoral (Professional)0% vs national median511 grads tracked
Optometry at University of Missouri - Saint Louis
Ranked 4th of 7 doctoral (professional) programs in Optometry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$97,279
middle 50%: $71,788 – $124,527
Median · 5 years out
$120,004
middle 50%: $87,304 – $147,995
Median · 10 years out
$125,261
middle 50%: $78,843 – $160,199
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Optometry (doctoral (professional)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Optometry graduates at UMSL start with a median salary of $97k. Ten-year median earnings reach $125k.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
3.3 yrs
≈ $3,420 total interest
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Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$121,240 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$120,140 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$120,004 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,182 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,986 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,674 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$104,087 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$99,475 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$96,177 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$93,908 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,653 · 5 yrs out
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