Physician Assistant at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 physician assistant graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 88% women (15) and 12% men (2).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 17 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 88% were women (15) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.