Applied Research Project BY: CHIRAG PATEL

Optometrist Manhattan, NY Salary: $136,173 Miami, FL Salary: $110,211

Monthly CostsMiami, FLManhattan, NY Rent for a One Bedroom Apartment $1750$2826 Groceries~$100~$150 Car Payment$389$396 Car Insurance$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 Usedfrom Class  : salary information  : majors and career options associated with major.