Physician Assistant at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 77% women (43) and 23% men (13).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 56 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 77% were women (43) and 23% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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