Pacific Offers Top-Notch Healthcare Programs

The Pacific University School of Physician Assistant Studies is one of the best.

Pacific University was ranked No. 6 by GraduatePrograms.com in a review that takes into account topics such as academic competitiveness, career support, financial aid, and quality of network. It was the highest-ranked school on the West Coast.

It’s not the first time Pacific University has garnered such an honor.

Pacific’s occupational therapy program ranks on the list of top OT programs for career support (No. 8), education quality (No. 5), quality of network (No. 8) and financial aid (No. 7). Pacific’s pharmacy program ranks No. 16 for quality of network. Pacific’s physical therapy program ranks No. 16 for financial aid.

Throughout Pacific’s College of Health Professions, students excel. For example, the first-time pass rate on national exams averages at or above 95 percent in programs such as occupational therapy, pharmacy and physical therapy.

And, Pacific students are preparing for great careers.

Most of the health professions available with a Pacific University education make US News & World Report’s list of Top 100 careers, including pharmacist (No. 5), physical therapist (No. 7), dental hygienist (No. 10), physician assistant (No. 13), and occupational therapist (No. 14).

If you want to be a leader in healthcare, Pacific is the place to start. Learn more about our outstanding programs in the healthcare professions.

Monday, Oct. 27, 2014