Master’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, 39 people earned their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. This makes it the 735th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for vision science/physiological optics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. About 69.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vision science/physiological optics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Vision Science/Physiological Optics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a master’s degree in vision science/physiological optics. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from Ohio State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Houston is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UH. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Miami comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in vision science/physiological optics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from U Miami. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their master's degree is New England College of Optometry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from New England College of Optometry. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY College of Optometry is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from SUNY Optometry. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacific University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in vision science/physiological optics. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from Pacific.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UAB.
The 8th most popular school in the country for vision science/physiological optics majors who are seeking their master'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, 0 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marshall B Ketchum University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from MBKU.
Nova Southeastern University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in vision science/physiological optics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in vision science/physiological optics from NUS Florida.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vision science/physiological optics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physiology | 786 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 100 |
| Other Physiology & Pathology | 67 |
| Exercise Physiology | 67 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 39 |
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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