Physician Assistant at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is located in West Des Moines, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Distance learning is available at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. Among 1,534 students, 76 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 695 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 241 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center are 68% women (32) and 32% men (15).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Of the 47 master’s physician assistant graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, 68% were women (32) and 32% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.