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Optometrists

Average Salary - $120K | Education - Doctoral Degree | 4-Years

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About Optometrists

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

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SALARIES

 

SALARIES

$59,580

AVERAGE ENTRY

$128,690

AVERAGE MID

$167,710

AVERAGE ADVANCED

OPTOMETRISTS

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES

Did you know? All Arizona Public 2-year and 4-year Institutions have a student disability resource center on campus. Contact your local institution for more information regarding disability-related accommodations.


Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Avondale, AZ 85392  

Arizona Western College
 Yuma, AZ 85365  

Central Arizona College
 Coolidge, AZ 85128  

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Chandler, AZ 85225-2479  

Estrella Mountain Community College
 Avondale, AZ 85392  


Arizona State University
 AZ  

Arizona State University
 AZ  

Arizona State University
 AZ  

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OPTOMETRISTS

BY THE NUMBERS

 

NUMBERS

31.5

Percent

Increase in employment for healthcare and social assistance from 2021 - 2031 (Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity).

1

Thousand

Projected openings through 2030.

18

Jobs

Available as of today.

One of the highest in demand careers in the U.S.

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