Physician Assistant at Wake Forest University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, take a look at what Wake Forest University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 86 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Forest University
Online coursework is an option at Wake Forest University. Of 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Wake Forest University
Rankings can help you compare Wake Forest University’s Physician Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Wake Forest University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Wake Forest University are 90% women (77) and 10% men (9).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Wake Forest University
Of the 86 master’s physician assistant graduates at Wake Forest University, 90% were women (77) and 10% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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