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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
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

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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.

25

Jobs

Available as of today.

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

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