Physician Assistant at MCPHS University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at MCPHS University. Get started with the following essential facts.
MCPHS University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 204 physician assistant graduations were recorded at MCPHS University.
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Studying Online at MCPHS University
Many students take online classes at MCPHS University. Among 5,945 students, 672 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,018 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at MCPHS University
These rankings give you a sense of how MCPHS University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 226 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at MCPHS University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at MCPHS University are 79% women (161) and 21% men (43).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at MCPHS University
Of the 201 master’s physician assistant graduates at MCPHS University, 79% were women (159) and 21% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at MCPHS University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at MCPHS 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at MCPHS University 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.