Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at A T Still University of Health Sciences 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 Missouri colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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A T Still University of Health Sciences

5200 Glennon Dr, Saint Louis, MO

A T Still University of Health Sciences, a nonprofit private graduate level school, is located in the city of Kirksville. Enrollment at this school is nearly 3,600 students per year. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, A T Still University of Health Sciences awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

A variety specialty schools of study are operated by A T Still University of Health Sciences. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $53,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost about $26,000 per year. There may be on-campus housing available for students and costs are estimated to be about $5,800 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Audiology, Hearing Sciences
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.atsu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A T Still University of Health Sciences offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $95070

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