Physician Assistant at University of Nebraska Medical Center
What traits are you looking for in a physician assistant school? To help you decide if University of Nebraska Medical Center is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physician assistant program.UNMC is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a total student population of 3,699.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physician Assistant section at the bottom of this page.
UNMC Physician Assistant Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant
UNMC Physician Assistant Rankings
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In 2021, 72 students received their master’s degree in physician assistant from UNMC. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physician assistant master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physician Assistant Student Demographics at UNMC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physician assistant majors at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
UNMC Physician Assistant Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physician assistant master's degree from UNMC, 90% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center with a master's in physician assistant.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 65 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
UNMC also has a doctoral program available in physician assistant. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Related Majors
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Careers That Physician Assistant Grads May Go Into
A degree in physician assistant can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NE, the home state for University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Occupation | Jobs in NE | Average Salary in NE |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Professors | 1,750 | $91,120 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,190 | $106,700 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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