Physician Assistant at Central Michigan University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 physician assistant degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Central Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Central Michigan University are 78% women (29) and 22% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Central Michigan University
Of the 37 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 78% were women (29) and 22% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 8% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physician Assistant graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.