Physician Assistant at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 156 physician assistant degrees were granted at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 241 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 15 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 241 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 71% women (110) and 29% men (46).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 156 master’s physician assistant graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 71% were women (110) and 29% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 21 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle 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 Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.