Honest opinions only please

[PKU]

Hey all,

Does it make financial sense for a Canadian to get their OD in the states? The schools I have looked at have tuition near the 250k USD mark. That is over $300k CAD in debt. Average optometrist makes around $80k as a new graduate in Ontario.

Any opinions?

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[Stirling]

What advantages do US schools have over Canadian schools?


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[catsomgcats]

I don't think it's worth it personally.. Try to get into the Canadian school (even tho it is super competitive)

 

[PKU]

What advantages do US schools have over Canadian schools?


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Really only 1 school in Ontario... which is why some Canadians consider states.

 

[KHE]

Not worth it for that tuition and that salary.

 

[Snakedoctor1]

Hey all,

Does it make financial sense for a Canadian to get their OD in the states? The schools I have looked at have tuition near the 250k USD mark. That is over $300k CAD in debt. Average optometrist makes around $80k as a new graduate in Ontario.

Any opinions?

Is your Mom or Dad a successful Optometrist with a thriving practice and a job for you once you graduate?

 

[PKU]

Is your Mom or Dad a successful Optometrist with a thriving practice and a job for you once you graduate?

Question was asked on behalf of my friend. But no, he's the first generation going to graduate school.

 

[em_opt16]

Financially it might not be worth it. I would definitely try for the Waterloo school too! But if this is truly what he wants to do then I say go for it!