Physician Assistant at Pacific University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Pacific University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pacific University sits in Forest Grove, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 physician assistant degrees were granted at Pacific University.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific University
Many students take online classes at Pacific University. Of 3,427 students, 339 (10%) studied exclusively online and 985 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Pacific University
Use these rankings to compare Pacific University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Pacific University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Pacific University are 75% women (41) and 25% men (14).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Pacific University
Among the 55 master’s physician assistant graduates at Pacific University, 75% were women (41) and 25% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Pacific 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Pacific University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.