Physician Assistant at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 63 physician assistant graduations were recorded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 21 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #43 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 87% women (55) and 13% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 63 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 87% were women (55) and 13% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 32% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Physician Assistant graduates, 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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