Physician Assistant at Charleston Southern University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Charleston Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Charleston Southern University.
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Studying Online at Charleston Southern University
Many students take online classes at Charleston Southern University. Of 3,832 students, 689 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Charleston Southern University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Charleston Southern University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Charleston Southern University are 76% women (25) and 24% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Charleston Southern University
Of the 33 master’s physician assistant graduates at Charleston Southern University, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Charleston Southern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 6% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Charleston Southern 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Charleston Southern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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