Low Vision Therapist

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Low Vision Therapist does

Works with visually impaired patients who cannot be fully corrected by standard lenses, training them to use magnification devices, adaptive technology, and environmental modifications to maximize functional vision.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Apitherapist — $48,000/yr
• Wilderness Therapy Field Guide — $45,000/yr
• Expedition Medic — $65,000/yr
• Medical Aesthetics Consultant — $68,000/yr
• Laser Technician — $55,000/yr