What Can I Do With This Pre-Optometry Degree?
Optometry School
Seeing is believing, and that’s the point of our pre-optometry program. With majors in biology and chemistry, this program is designed to help students fulfill entrance requirements for optometry school. With a projected growth rate of 10 percent by 2028, qualified optometrists1 are in demand. Plus, they earn a healthy median wage of $115,250 annually.
Natural Sciences Manager2
Apart from continuing studies into dentistry, a biology degree from University of the Cumberlands also offers a solid degree path, in and of itself, to a career. With it, you’ll have the scientific foundation you need to work in, and even manage, laboratories and scientific studies. The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers is $129,100 per year with an expected growth rate of 6 percent up to 2028.
Chemist3
Chemistry majors also have solid, pre-optometry career potential – including as a chemist. With a projected to growth of 4 percent over the next decade, chemists and material scientists earn a median wage of $78,790 annually.
Careers
- Doctor of Optometry
- Optometrist
- Practice Owner
- Natural Sciences Manager
- Laboratory Director
- Clinical Researcher
- Chemist
"10 Percent" Projected Growth Rate for Optometrists by 20281
1Optometrists
2Natural Sciences Managers
3Chemists and Material Scientists