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2025 Best Optometry Schools in Michigan

1 College in Michigan
35 Optometry Degrees Awarded
$102,063 Avg Early-Career Salary
Optometry isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #194 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Michigan to review for the 2025 Best Optometry Schools in Michigan ranking.

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Optometry Rankings by Degree Level

Doctor's Degrees in Optometry

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Optometry Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Optometry in Michigan

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the optometry degree levels they offer.

Top Michigan Schools in Optometry

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Optometry Degrees Awarded
$113,016 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Ferris State University if you wish to pursue a degree in optometry. Ferris is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Big Rapids.

Optometry degree recipients from Ferris State University earn a boost of approximately $10,954 above the typical income of optometry majors.

More information about a degree in optometry from Ferris State University

Best Optometry Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Optometry Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 314 65
Illinois 304 167
Indiana 294 84

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Optometry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Optometry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Optometry 35

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Majors Similar to Optometry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 7,343
Allied Health Professions 1,920
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,898
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,524
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,264
Medicine 1,246
Public Health 1,064
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 946
Other Health Professions 751
Mental & Social Health Services 600

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