Physician Assistant at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 241 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at Northwestern University are 80% women (28) and 20% men (7).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 35 master’s physician assistant graduates at Northwestern University, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. 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
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