Optometry Program

The optometry degree program at Northeastern State 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer optometry program.

The Optometry program at NSU is accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education since 1983.

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Northeastern State University (NSU)

8820 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK

Northeastern State University is a public institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Over nine thousand students enroll at NSU per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Northeastern State University offers:

• Education
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to NSU score in a range of 18 - 23 on the ACT. NSU has an acceptance rate of around 54% of which only 69% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at offices.nsuok.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $5,100 and nonresidents pay $12,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $2,600 for the year. Students attending Northeastern State University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Northeastern State University "RiverHawks" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.nsuok.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Optometry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NSU 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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $137150

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