by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Missouri to review for the 2025 Best Optometry Schools in Missouri 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 Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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It's hard to beat University of Missouri - St Louis if you want to pursue a degree in optometry. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the optometry program state that they receive average early career income of $97,440.
More information about a degree in optometry from University of Missouri - St LouisExplore all the Best Optometry Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Optometry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,569 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1,313 |
| Medicine | 1,205 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,165 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,027 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 963 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 938 |
| Public Health | 791 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 726 |
| Communication Sciences | 586 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.