Optometry Program

The optometry degree program at Pacific University prepares students to for the independent professional practice of optometry. Students who graduate from the optometry degree program learn the principles and techniques that optometrists use for examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions of their visual system. Course instruction focuses on prescribing glasses and contact lenses and other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, and physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer optometry program.

The Optometry program at Pacific is accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education for more than 79 years.

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Pacific University (Pacific)

511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR

Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Forest Grove, OR, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately 3,400 students are enrolled annually at Pacific.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pacific. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1000 - 1210 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. Pacific University admits roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students accepted, around 20% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 per year. Students enrolled at Pacific University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Pacific "Boxers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about Pacific can take a look at their website at http://www.pacificu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Optometry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pacific offers a doctorate degree program in optometry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Optometrists

Description

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, optometrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 27.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $107650

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).