Physician Assistant at Northeastern University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 physician assistant degrees were granted at Northeastern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Northeastern University are 82% women (41) and 18% men (9).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 50 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 82% were women (41) and 18% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, above 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 Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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