by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Optometry Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 348 degrees in optometry to qualified students.
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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 the Far Western US Region 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.
University of California - Berkeley is a great option for students interested in a degree in optometry. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley.
Students who receive their degree from the optometry program make an average of $88,760 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in optometry from University of California - Berkeley
Pacific University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in optometry. Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Optometry degree recipients from Pacific University receive an earnings boost of approximately $5,231 over the average earnings of optometry graduates.
More information about a degree in optometry from Pacific UniversityExplore the best optometry colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 237 |
| Oregon | 266 | 88 |
Optometry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 348 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 28,627 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19,921 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,943 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 10,180 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9,011 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 8,038 |
| Public Health | 7,547 |
| Dental Support Services | 6,022 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4,719 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3,825 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.