Physician Assistant at Samford University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) studied exclusively online and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Samford University are 91% women (32) and 9% men (3).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Samford University
Of the 35 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Samford University, 91% were women (32) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Samford 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Samford University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.