Physician Assistant at West Coast University-Texas
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what West Coast University-Texas. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Coast University-Texas sits in Richardson, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 physician assistant degrees were granted at West Coast University-Texas.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Coast University-Texas
Online coursework is an option at West Coast University-Texas. Of 1,887 students, 705 (37%) studied exclusively online and 752 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at West Coast University-Texas, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at West Coast University-Texas are 88% women (43) and 12% men (6).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at West Coast University-Texas
Of the 49 master’s physician assistant graduates at West Coast University-Texas, 88% were women (43) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at West Coast University-Texas go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.