Physician Assistant at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 77% women (24) and 23% men (7).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 31 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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