Physician Assistant at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physician Assistant, consider the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 241 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Western Michigan University are 80% women (45) and 20% men (11).
Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 18 bachelor’s physician assistant graduates at Western Michigan University, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Physician Assistant bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 38 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 87% were women (33) and 13% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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