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Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

Median salary (BLS)

$100,330

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$72k – $132k

Job outlook

+14% (much faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $93,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$64,200–$231,000

Time to qualify

6.2 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Master's degree

    Degree

    Typically two years; average graduate tuition ≈ $20,000/yr at public universities (NCES).

    $24,000–$80,000 · 2 years source

  3. 3

    National & state licensure

    License

    A national board/registry exam plus a state license application (the NCLEX pattern). Exact exam and fees depend on the role and state.

    $200–$1,000 · 2 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Entry / Junior

    $71,690

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Established

    $100,330

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Senior

    $116,140

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • •Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • •Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • •Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
  • •Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.

Fields of study

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