by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Optometry Schools in California ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Optometry Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the optometry degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of California - Berkeley is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in optometry. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.
After graduating, optometry degree recipients usually earn about $88,760 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in optometry from University of California - BerkeleyExplore all the Best Optometry Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 266 | 88 |
Optometry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 263 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 19,867 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 15,089 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9,301 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 8,434 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7,291 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6,654 |
| Public Health | 5,474 |
| Dental Support Services | 4,497 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,300 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3,284 |
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