Physician Assistant at Drexel University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 physician assistant degrees were granted at Drexel University.
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Online Class Availability at Drexel University
Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Drexel University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 241 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Drexel University are 84% women (58) and 16% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 69 master’s physician assistant graduates at Drexel University, 84% were women (58) and 16% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. 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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