Vision Science/Physiological Optics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics.
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Education Levels of Vision Science/Physiological Optics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 269 people earned theirVision Science/Physiological Optics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Vision Science/Physiological Optics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 206 |
| Master’s Degree | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 19 |
Earnings of Vision Science/Physiological Optics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,024 |
| 4 years | $53,598 |
| 5 years | $65,802 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Vision Science/Physiological Optics students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Vision Science/Physiological Optics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Vision Science/Physiological Optics students seeking a doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New England College of Optometry is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Optometry comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall B Ketchum University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific University is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Vision Science/Physiological Optics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7,132 |
| Physiology, General | 2,816 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 193 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 148 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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