Physician Assistant at Towson University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at Towson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Towson University is in Towson, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Towson University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Towson University
Many students take online classes at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Towson University
Rankings can help you compare Towson University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #43 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Towson University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Towson University are 80% women (24) and 20% men (6).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Towson University
Of the 30 master’s physician assistant graduates at Towson University, 80% were women (24) and 20% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Towson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Towson 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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