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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

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

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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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