Physician Assistant at University of Utah
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Utah sits in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Utah
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Utah’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Utah are 73% women (49) and 27% men (18).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Utah
Of the 67 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of Utah, 73% were women (49) and 27% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 46% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at University of Utah go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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