OAT

Optometry

Optometrist deals with everything that has to do with eyes and vision, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and surrounding structures, and the treatment of vision problems.

Education: Optometrists must complete a Doctor of Optometry program and get a state license. The programs take 4 years to complete after earning an undergraduate degree.

Salary: According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics the median pay is $94,990 per year or $45.67 per hour.

Required Entrance Exam: OAT (Optometry Admission Test)

  • Length of the Exam: Approximately 5 hours
  • Cost: $220

Preparing for the Exam

Advantages for using these prep websites and tutoring are, if you do not feel prepared for your entrance exam these prep websites can definitely help you by showing you similar questions that would be in the test itself. The disadvantage for utilizing these resources is the price, as you can see for a prep class it can range from $2,000 to $8,000. You can also choose to do independent study where you can use the prep books, which can be checked out in the Health Professions Advising office located in University Hall 223, and there are many websites that can offer test tips and practice exams for free.

Where this Exam can be taken

In the Prometric Test Centers in the United States, its territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands), and Canada.