Physician Assistant at DeSales University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at DeSales University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
DeSales University sits in Center Valley, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 physician assistant graduations were recorded at DeSales University.
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Online Class Availability at DeSales University
Online coursework is an option at DeSales University. Among 2,972 students, 640 (22%) studied exclusively online and 553 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at DeSales University
Rankings can help you compare DeSales University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 241 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at DeSales University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at DeSales University are 88% women (65) and 12% men (9).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at DeSales University
Of the 74 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at DeSales University, 88% were women (65) and 12% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at DeSales University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at DeSales 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at DeSales University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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