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About Vision Science/Physiological Optics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of vision, visual processes, and related phenomena and clinical research and treatment modalities. Includes instruction in ocular anatomy and physiology, microbiology of the eye, electrophysiology, neurophysiology, corneal physiology, photochemistry, psychophysics, visual biophysics and motor systems, sensory mechanisms and photoreception, eye circulation and metabolism, geometric and physical optics, ocular development across the life span, visual stimuli and perception, color vision, eye motility, biometrics and measurement techniques, visual pathology, and environmental issues.

While Vision Science/Physiological Optics offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Vision Science/Physiological Optics all over the country, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics is $42,090.

Popularity of Vision Science/Physiological Optics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Vision Science/Physiological Optics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Vision Science/Physiological Optics, include Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are higher paying jobs, such as Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. The most in-demand position for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
26
Female Students
17 (65%)
Male Students
9 (34%)
U.S. Nonresident (12, 46%)
White (11, 42%)
Asian (2, 8%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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