Physician Assistant at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 physician assistant degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 76% women (35) and 24% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 46 master’s physician assistant graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 76% were women (35) and 24% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 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
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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