Physician Assistant at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 physician assistant degrees were granted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Among 50,737 students, 321 (1%) studied exclusively online and 20,178 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are 65% women (20) and 35% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Of the 31 master’s physician assistant graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 65% were women (20) and 35% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.