Physician Assistant at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, consider the program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 physician assistant degrees were granted at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Distance learning is available at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Among 2,750 students, 39 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physician Assistant graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans are 87% women (26) and 13% men (4).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Of the 30 master’s physician assistant graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 87% were women (26) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, above 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
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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