Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Southern College of Optometry graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern College of Optometry | $106,728 | $114,757 | +8% |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | $117,219 | $121,323 | +4% |
| Pacific University | $107,293 | $113,429 | +6% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $88,293 | $104,995 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern College of OptometryMemphis | — | $106,728 | $114,757 | — | — |
 Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Grove | — | $117,219 | $121,323 | — | — |
 Salus UniversityElkins Park | — | $116,094 | — | — | — |
 Pacific UniversityForest Grove | $54,466 | $107,293 | $113,429 | — | — |
 Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale | $37,080 | $88,293 | $104,995 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $107,293 | — | — | — |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.