Physician Assistant at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what Midwestern University-Downers Grove. Get started with the following essential facts.
Midwestern University-Downers Grove sits in Downers Grove, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 physician assistant degrees were granted at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.
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Studying Online at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Midwestern University-Downers Grove primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Use these rankings to compare Midwestern University-Downers Grove’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 241 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 41 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove are 93% women (76) and 7% men (6).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Among the 82 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, 93% were women (76) and 7% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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