Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Salus University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Salus University

2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA

Salus University, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, was established in 2008 as the graduate studies arm of the Pennsylvania School of Optometry. The Pennsylvania School of Optometry is one of the oldest of its kinds having been founded in 1929.

Salus University confers degrees in a small number of health related fields, including:

• Audiology
• Doctor of Optometry
• Orientation and Mobile Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Salus University must complete the application and submit all required transcripts and forms prior to the admissions deadline posted each year. After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled which may or may not result in admission to the school. Salus University offers financial aid through a variety of means, including work opportunities. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should download the financial aid handbook available on the Salus University website.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salus University 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $103690
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 940
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $78440
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $105730

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