Physician Assistant at James Madison University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 physician assistant degrees were granted at James Madison University.
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Studying Online at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at James Madison University
Rankings can help you compare James Madison University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 65 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at James Madison University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at James Madison University are 94% women (30) and 6% men (2).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 32 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at James Madison University, 94% were women (30) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at James Madison 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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