Physician Assistant at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Valparaiso University
Use these rankings to compare Valparaiso University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Valparaiso University are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Valparaiso University
Of the 23 master’s physician assistant graduates at Valparaiso University, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 13% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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