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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,838

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Touro University Nevada prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical fields such as: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations, and community health services. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer physician assistant program.

Touro University Nevada

901 15th St NW, Washington, DC

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Touro University Nevada offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male30
Female30

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian10
Black4
Hispanic5
White34
Multiple Races4
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Physician Assistant program at Touro University Nevada, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physician Assistants

Description

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 1
      • Average Hourly Rate: $45.03
      • Average Annual Salary: $93660

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Touro University Nevada accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Life Experience Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help students and recent graduates, Touro University Nevada may provide student services including:

    • Online classes
    • Classes offered on nights and weekends
    • Academic counseling for students