How many ophthalmologists are still paying off their school loans? 4 stats

Three percent of ophthalmologists have a net worth of at least $5 million, according to Medscape.

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For its 2021 Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021, Medscape surveyed almost 18,000 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 6, 2020, to Feb. 11, 2021.

Four stats on ophthalmologists:

1. Three percent of ophthalmologists have a net worth of more than  $5 million.

2. Two percent of ophthalmologists have a net worth of under $500,000.

3. Twenty-four percent of ophthalmologists are still paying off their school loans.

4. Sixteen percent of ophthalmologists have homes over 5,000 square feet.

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