Physician Assistant at Wagner College
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, consider the program at Wagner College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wagner College sits in Staten Island, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 physician assistant degrees were granted at Wagner College.
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Studying Online at Wagner College
Wagner College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Wagner College
Use these rankings to compare Wagner College’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #15 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 226 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #15 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Wagner College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Wagner College are 83% women (45) and 17% men (9).
Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Program at Wagner College
Among the 23 bachelor’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Wagner College, 74% were women (17) and 26% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant bachelor’s degree recipients at Wagner College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Physician Assistant bachelor’s degree recipients at Wagner College, below the national average of 28%.*
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Wagner College
Among the 31 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Wagner College, 90% were women (28) and 10% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wagner College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wagner College, below 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Wagner College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.