Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | Doctoral Degree | $133,907 | +$99,098 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.