Physician Assistant at Arcadia University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, take a look at what Arcadia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arcadia University sits in Glenside, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 physician assistant degrees were granted at Arcadia University.
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Studying Online at Arcadia University
Many students take online classes at Arcadia University. Among 3,404 students, 618 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 607 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Arcadia University
Use these rankings to compare Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 21 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Arcadia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Arcadia University are 76% women (57) and 24% men (18).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Arcadia University
Among the 75 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Arcadia University, 76% were women (57) and 24% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Arcadia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Arcadia University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Arcadia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physician Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Physician Assistants | $77,320 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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