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2025 Best Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
89 Vision Science/Physiological Optics Degrees Awarded
Vision Science/Physiological Optics isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #869 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for vision science/physiological optics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 89 degrees in vision science/physiological optics to qualified students.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the vision science/physiological optics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Vision Science/Physiological Optics

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
23.1% Growth in Graduates

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in vision science/physiological optics. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in vision science/physiological optics from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in vision science/physiological optics has to take a look at University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham.More information about a degree in vision science/physiological optics from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Vision Science/Physiological Optics is one of 13 different types of Physiology & Pathology Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 5,679
General Physiology 3,051
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 257
Oncology & Cancer Biology 170
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences 132
Biomechanics 48
Cell Physiology 45
Molecular Physiology 28
Aerospace Physiology & Medicine 28
Reproductive Biology 23

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