Applied Research ProjectBY: CHIRAG PATEL

Optometrist

Manhattan, NYSalary: $136,173

Miami, FLSalary: $110,211

Monthly Costs Miami, FL Manhattan, NY

Rent for a One Bedroom Apartment

$1750 $2826

Groceries ~$100 ~$150

Car Payment $389 $396

Car Insurance $414 $414

Utilities ~$150 ~$170

Health Insurance $148 $256

Yearly State Income Tax $0 $8985 (6.85%)

Disposable Income After All Other Costs

$74,799 $77,029

Education

4 years of school in Optometry School. Maybe 1 year residency. Become an OD (Doctor of Optometry)

No further schooling after this.

21 Schools in the United States. Requires OAT.

Average around $38,000 a year in state, public school.

5 Related Career Paths with Schooling

The schooling for Optometry is very specific.

Can become another type of physician through MD/DO schools. 1) Ophthalmologist-$264,278

2) Emergency Physician-$258,848

3) Pediatrician-$163,350

4) Oncologist-$232,376

5) Radiologist-$321,078

Reflection/Conclusion

Cost of living differences.

Requires same amount of schooling as other physicians.

Not as flexible in switching fields.

Resources Used from Class

https://www.onetonline.org/ : salary information

http://career.opcd.wfu.edu/find-your-major-or-career/ : majors and career options associated with major.