Physician Assistant at Western University of Health Sciences
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, take a look at what Western University of Health Sciences. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western University of Health Sciences is in Pomona, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Western University of Health Sciences.
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Studying Online at Western University of Health Sciences
Many students take online classes at Western University of Health Sciences. Of 3,665 students, 1 (0%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Western University of Health Sciences
Rankings can help you compare Western University of Health Sciences’s Physician Assistant program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 241 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physician Assistant graduates at Western University of Health Sciences, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Western University of Health Sciences are 90% women (81) and 10% men (9).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Western University of Health Sciences
Of the 90 master’s physician assistant graduates at Western University of Health Sciences, 90% were women (81) and 10% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Western University of Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Asian | 30 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Western University of Health Sciences, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at Western University of Health Sciences work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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