Physician Assistant at Grand Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Grand Valley State University are 73% women (33) and 27% men (12).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 45 master’s physician assistant graduates at Grand Valley State University, 73% were women (33) and 27% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.