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8 Best Public Professional Optometry Universities in the USA

Compare 17 programs at 8 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
OS Ohio State University-Main Campus logo

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,339/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,409
Students
45,638
2
UC University of California-Berkeley logo

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, California · Public University · Est. 1868

US #90 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,481/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,446
Students
33,068
3
IU Indiana University-Bloomington logo

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1820

US #94 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,264/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,742
Students
37,806
4
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1969

US #111 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,749/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,501
Students
11,635
5
UH University of Houston logo

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,276/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Students
38,380
6
FS Ferris State University logo

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$8,624/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,735
Students
8,106
7
UM University of Missouri-St Louis logo

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,071/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,037
Students
5,024
8
NS Northeastern State University logo

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1851

US #422 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$12,710/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,379
Students
4,772

What this subject pays

Graduates of Optometry programmes report a median $96,345 two years after finishing, across 12 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Optometry universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Ohio State University-Main Campus, University of California-Berkeley, Indiana University-Bloomington. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional Optometry universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Professional Optometry universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Professional Optometry universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Optometry universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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