Physician Assistant at University of Lynchburg
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what University of Lynchburg. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Lynchburg is in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 440 physician assistant degrees were granted at University of Lynchburg.
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Online Class Availability at University of Lynchburg
Online coursework is an option at University of Lynchburg. Among 2,316 students, 441 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 498 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Lynchburg
Use these rankings to compare University of Lynchburg’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 226 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Lynchburg, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Lynchburg are 68% women (298) and 32% men (142).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Lynchburg
Among the 38 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Lynchburg, 76% were women (29) and 24% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Lynchburg.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Lynchburg, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at University of Lynchburg go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.