Physician Assistant at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 77% women (17) and 23% men (5).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 22 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 77% were women (17) and 23% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 59% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above 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
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below 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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