Physician Assistant at California State University-Monterey Bay
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at California State University-Monterey Bay. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Monterey Bay is in Seaside, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 physician assistant degrees were granted at California State University-Monterey Bay.
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Studying Online at California State University-Monterey Bay
Many students take online classes at California State University-Monterey Bay. Of 7,713 students, 420 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at California State University-Monterey Bay
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Monterey Bay’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay are 81% women (22) and 19% men (5).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay
Among the 27 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at California State University-Monterey Bay, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 63% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at California State University-Monterey Bay pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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