Physician Assistant at King’s College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, take a look at what King’s College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
King’s College is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 physician assistant degrees were awarded at King’s College.
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Studying Online at King’s College
Many students take online classes at King’s College. Of 1,939 students, 248 (13%) studied exclusively online and 149 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at King’s College
These rankings give you a sense of how King’s College’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at King’s College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at King’s College are 82% women (58) and 18% men (13).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at King’s College
Of the 71 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at King’s College, 82% were women (58) and 18% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at King’s College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at King’s College, 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 King’s College go on to a range of careers. 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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