Physician Assistant at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, take a look at what Wichita State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Wichita State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 226 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 241 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at Wichita State University are 78% women (38) and 22% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 49 master’s physician assistant graduates at Wichita State University, 78% were women (38) and 22% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Physician Assistant program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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