CIP 51.1701: Optometry

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.

Part of 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 51.17 Optometry

CIP 51.1701 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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Questions about this crosswalk

Which occupations match CIP 51.1701?

CIP 51.1701 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each occupation.

Does this crosswalk show where graduates work?

No. A CIP to SOC match describes occupations a graduate may enter. It does not report employment counts or a placement rate.

Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.