by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Florida to review for the 2025 Best Optometry Schools in Florida ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Optometry Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of optometry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in optometry has to check out Nova Southeastern University. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the optometry program state that they receive average early career earnings of $88,293.
More information about a degree in optometry from Nova Southeastern UniversityExplore all the Best Optometry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Optometry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 95 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 20,670 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11,054 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8,664 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 7,454 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4,368 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 4,291 |
| Dental Support Services | 2,130 |
| Public Health | 2,053 |
| Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 1,614 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,483 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.