Physician Assistant at University of Florida
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Florida are 66% women (39) and 34% men (20).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 59 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of Florida, 66% were women (39) and 34% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at University of Florida work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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