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Nova Southeastern University
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Indiana University-Bloomington
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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New England College of Optometry
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Pacific University
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University of California-Berkeley
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University of Miami
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SUNY College of Optometry
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Marshall B Ketchum University
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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 Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Vision Science/Physiological Optics is $42,090.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Vision Science/Physiological Optics majors.
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