Physician Assistant at Eastern Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Eastern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Michigan University. Among 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Michigan University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Eastern Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 72% women (21) and 28% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Eastern Michigan University
Of the 29 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Eastern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. 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.