Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at University of Texas Southwestern Medical 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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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Also known as UT Southwestern

2600 S 1st St, Temple, TX

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dallas, TX, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at UTSWMC.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900 and out-of-state residents pay $20,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at www.utsouthwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

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

• Killeen-Temple, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $94590

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