Physician Assistant at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
If you are interested in studying Physician Assistant, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is located in Brooklyn, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 physician assistant degrees were awarded at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
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Studying Online at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Distance learning is available at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Of 2,220 students, 521 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 546 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physician Assistant graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University are 73% women (22) and 27% men (8).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Of the 30 master’s physician assistant graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 73% were women (22) and 27% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 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
Students who finish Physician Assistant program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.