Doctor’s Degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Education Levels of Vision Science/Physiological Optics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics. This makes it the 314th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in vision science/physiological optics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Vision Science/Physiological Optics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for vision science/physiological optics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in vision science/physiological optics. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vision science/physiological optics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Vision Science/Physiological Optics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in vision science/physiological optics. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The most popular school in the United States for vision science/physiological optics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UH. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UC Berkeley.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in vision science/physiological optics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from IU Bloomington.
The 4th most popular school in the country for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UAB. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pacific University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from Pacific.
SUNY College of Optometry is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from SUNY Optometry.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in vision science/physiological optics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in vision science/physiological optics from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vision science/physiological optics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 170 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 140 |
| General Physiology | 135 |
| Exercise Physiology | 84 |
| Molecular Physiology | 38 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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