2026 Best Value Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools in the Southeast Region
[Vision Science/Physiological Optics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/vision-science-physiological-optics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for vision science/physiological optics students.
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2026 Best Value Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the vision science/physiological optics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools
University Of Alabama At Birmingham tops our 2026 list of the best value vision science/physiological optics schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Vision Science/physiological Optics graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vision science/physiological optics degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $55,413. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Nova Southeastern University earned it the #2 place for vision science/physiological optics. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,700. Typical student debt for vision science/physiological optics graduates is $16,761. Soon after graduation, vision science/physiological optics degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. That is a strong return on a $16,761 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Miami is a great value for students pursuing a degree in vision science/physiological optics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Typical student debt for vision science/physiological optics graduates is $18,300. Early-career vision science/physiological optics graduates make about $39,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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