Physician Assistant at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 22 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Iowa are 52% women (26) and 48% men (24).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Of the 25 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 52% were women (13) and 48% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. 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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