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2026 Best Vision Science/Physiological Optics Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
14 Vision Science/Physiological Optics Degrees Awarded
$93,164 Avg Early-Career Salary

Vision Science/Physiological Optics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for vision science/physiological optics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Vision Science/Physiological Optics in the United States

Below are the best vision science/physiological optics schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Vision Science/Physiological Optics

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No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for vision science/physiological optics. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 vision science/physiological optics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vision science/physiological optics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $93,164 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in vision science/physiological optics from Ohio State University Main Campus

Other Vision Science/Physiological Optics Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Vision Science/Physiological Optics rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Associate's Degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Bachelor's Degrees in Vision Science/Physiological Optics
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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