Physician Assistant at University of Alabama at Birmingham
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 physician assistant graduations were recorded at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Distance learning is available at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 80% women (45) and 20% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Among the 56 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 80% were women (45) and 20% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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