Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Texas colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

7000 Fannin, Houston, TX

If you are looking for an exciting career in the health care industry, then look no further than the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

TTUHSC's vision was to become a nationally recognized nursing program, and they have! In 2011, TTUHSC was ranked among the top in the nation by US News & World Report. They worked hard to receive this honor; students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by nationally recognized faculty members.

Students receive hands on training at nearby Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene Regional, and other institutions nearby the respective campuses.

Admission requirements vary depending on the particular program you choose. Most require at least a 2.5 GPA in previous college classes and medical or science pre-requisite classes. Specific requirements can be found here www.ttuhsc.edu/.

TTUHSC has seven campuses offering a range of advanced medical degrees. This public university has locations all over Texas.

• TTUHSC School of Medicine -Amarillo, Lubbock and Odessa
• Paul L. Foster School of Medicine -El Paso
• School of Nursing -Abilene, El Paso, Lubbock and Odessa
• Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing -El Paso
• School of Allied Health Sciences -Amarillo, Lubbock and Midland
• School of Pharmacy -Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock and Dallas/Fort Worth
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences -Amarillo and Lubbock

Each school and department maintains a career services office to help students find employment.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $97570

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