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.
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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).
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 |
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
- 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.