Physician Assistant at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Gulf Coast University sits in Fort Myers, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Gulf Coast University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Gulf Coast University. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Florida Gulf Coast University
Among the 19 master’s physician assistant graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Florida Gulf Coast University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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