Physician Assistant at Marist University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Marist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marist University sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 physician assistant degrees were granted at Marist University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marist University
Distance learning is available at Marist University. Among 6,356 students, 493 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,799 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Marist University
Rankings can help you compare Marist University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 241 |
| Best Value | New York | #20 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #217 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Marist University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Marist University are 81% women (42) and 19% men (10).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Marist University
Among the 52 master’s physician assistant graduates at Marist University, 81% were women (42) and 19% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Marist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Marist University, 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Marist University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.