Optometry at University of Houston

Professional degree graduates in optometry from University of Houston (UH) earn a median of $111,862 one year after graduating and $129,383 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$111,862
After 4 years
$129,383
Median debt
$163,834
Graduates (2 yrs)
176

That is about the same as the national median of $111,862 for this degree. It ranks 8th of 16 colleges for first-year earnings in optometry (professional degree). Median debt is $163,834, about 146% of one year's earnings — roughly $1,994 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Optometry (Professional degree) at UH vs. nationally

UHTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$111,862$111,862
Earnings after 4 years$129,383$130,333
Median debt$163,834$179,169

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

Other professional degree programs at UH

ProgramEarnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Law$106,505$88,521
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$100,254$131,687

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Frequently asked questions

How much do UH optometry graduates make?

Graduates with a professional degree in optometry from University of Houston earn a median of $111,862 one year after graduation and $129,383 four years after.

How much debt do UH optometry graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $163,834, about $1,994 a month over 10 years.