Physician Assistant at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 physician assistant degrees were granted at East Carolina University.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at East Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare East Carolina University’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at East Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at East Carolina University are 82% women (27) and 18% men (6).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Of the 33 master’s physician assistant graduates at East Carolina University, 82% were women (27) and 18% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at East Carolina 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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