Physician Assistant at Red Rocks Community College
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Red Rocks Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Red Rocks Community College is in Lakewood, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 physician assistant degrees were granted at Red Rocks Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Red Rocks Community College
Online coursework is an option at Red Rocks Community College. Of 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Red Rocks Community College
Rankings can help you compare Red Rocks Community College’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Red Rocks Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Red Rocks Community College are 81% women (25) and 19% men (6).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Red Rocks Community College
Among the 31 master’s physician assistant graduates at Red Rocks Community College, 81% were women (25) and 19% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Red Rocks Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Red Rocks Community College, lower than 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
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Red Rocks Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.