Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Marietta College 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 Ohio colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Marietta College

2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH

Marietta College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Marietta, OH, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marietta College.

Areas of study available at Marietta College include:

• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 940 to 1200 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Marietta College. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Marietta College, with 13 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 annually. Marietta College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Marietta College Pioneers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.marietta.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $115730

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