Careers

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