Physician Assistant at Touro University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, take a look at what Touro University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Touro University is located in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 188 physician assistant degrees were granted at Touro University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Touro University
Many students take online classes at Touro University. Among 11,937 students, 3,688 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,536 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Touro University
Use these rankings to compare Touro University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 57 |
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 241 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Touro University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Touro University are 80% women (150) and 20% men (38).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Touro University
Among the 188 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Touro University, 80% were women (150) and 20% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Touro University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 116 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 30% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Touro University, higher 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 Touro University work across a variety of fields. 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
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