Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Francis Marion 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Francis Marion University

601 E River Street, Anderson, SC

Francis Marion University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Florence, South Carolina and publically funded. Enrollment at Francis Marion University exceeds four thousand per year.

Areas of study available at FMU include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1230 - 1560 on the SAT and between 17 - 22 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Francis Marion University. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Francis Marion University, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition & fees at Francis Marion University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students and costs around $4,100 each year. Francis Marion University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The FMU Patriots participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.fmarion.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

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

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $92360

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