Doctoral (Professional)-1% vs national median857 grads tracked
Optometry at Ohio State University (The)
Ranked 5th of 7 doctoral (professional) programs in Optometry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$88,512
middle 50%: $64,311 – $118,519
Median · 5 years out
$119,050
middle 50%: $89,231 – $147,148
Median · 10 years out
$129,719
middle 50%: $87,471 – $164,835
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 professionals from Ohio State University earn a high median of $89k initially. This figure climbs to approximately $130k after ten years.
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.
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Paid off in
3.5 yrs
≈ $3,705 total interest
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$168,256 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$147,582 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
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Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$142,871 · 5 yrs out
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$139,336 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,127 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's)
$123,938 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$123,459 · 5 yrs out
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