Physician Assistant at Florida State University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Florida State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida State University sits in Tallahassee, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 physician assistant degrees were granted at Florida State University.
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Online Class Availability at Florida State University
Online coursework is an option at Florida State University. Among 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Florida State University
Rankings can help you compare Florida State University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Florida State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Florida State University are 84% women (49) and 16% men (9).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Florida State University
Among the 58 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Florida State University, 84% were women (49) and 16% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Florida State 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.