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Physician Assistant at University of Detroit Mercy

If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, consider the program at University of Detroit Mercy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Detroit Mercy is in Detroit, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 61 physician assistant graduations were recorded at University of Detroit Mercy.

Online Class Availability at University of Detroit Mercy

Online coursework is an option at University of Detroit Mercy. Of 5,587 students, 101 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,080 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Detroit Mercy

Rankings can help you compare University of Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 8
Best Value Michigan #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 41
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 41
Best Value Nationwide #44 of 226
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #79 of 241

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Detroit Mercy, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Detroit Mercy are 74% women (45) and 26% men (16).

Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Detroit Mercy

Of the 61 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Detroit Mercy, 74% were women (45) and 26% were men (16).

University of Detroit Mercy gender breakdown of Physician Assistant Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 44
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 9
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physician Assistant majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Minority students account for 20% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy, 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 Detroit Mercy work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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