Physician Assistant at South College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at South College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South College sits in Knoxville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 213 physician assistant degrees were awarded at South College.
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Online Class Availability at South College
Distance learning is available at South College. Among 11,557 students, 6,092 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,004 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at South College
Rankings can help you compare South College’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at South College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at South College are 77% women (164) and 23% men (49).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at South College
Of the 213 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at South College, 77% were women (164) and 23% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at South 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at South College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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.