Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Clarkson 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 New York colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Clarkson University

8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Potsdam, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Clarkson University exceeds 3,300 yearly.

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

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1530 to 1840 on the SAT and within the range of 23 to 28 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Clarkson University admits roughly 80% of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 23% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at clarkson.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $40,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's cost calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance.  Housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,000 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Clarkson University is the "Golden Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at clarkson.edu or by requesting information directly from our portal.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

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

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