Physician Assistant at South University-Richmond
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at South University-Richmond. Get started with the following essential facts.
South University-Richmond is in Glen Allen, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 physician assistant graduations were recorded at South University-Richmond.
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Studying Online at South University-Richmond
Online coursework is an option at South University-Richmond. Among 395 students, 148 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at South University-Richmond
These rankings give you a sense of how South University-Richmond’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #240 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at South University-Richmond, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at South University-Richmond are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at South University-Richmond
Among the 34 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at South University-Richmond, 76% were women (26) and 24% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 24% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond, 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 South University-Richmond pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.