Physician Assistant at Marshall University
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, consider the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 physician assistant graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at Marshall University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physician Assistant graduates at Marshall University are 67% women (14) and 33% men (7).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 21 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at Marshall University, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at Marshall 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.