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Physician Assistant at University of Nevada-Reno

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 physician assistant degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Reno.

Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno

Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nevada #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #2 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #5 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #16 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #39 of 226
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #112 of 241

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 68% women (15) and 32% men (7).

Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 22 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 68% were women (15) and 32% were men (7).

University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physician Assistant majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher 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

Those who complete Physician Assistant program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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