Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Rush 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 Illinois colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Rush University

Also known as Rush University Medical Center

7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL

Rush University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Rush University exceeds 1,900 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $10,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's website at RushU to view additional information about courses, mission, values, and educational benefits offered by the school.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $82420
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $94500
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $114920

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