Program Goals
- Annual first-time PANCE pass rate at or above the national mean
- Student to faculty ratio at or lower (at max. enrollment) than the PAEA national mean for private institutions
- Student academic attrition rates <7% per class*
- Job placement for each cohort at 100% by six months after graduation
*Student academic attrition rates represent the number of students dismissed or decelerated or
who were failing one or more courses at the time of a withdrawal or LOA for a given class year
divided by the entering-class size. This does not include students who took a leave of absence
or withdrew for other reasons.
Program Success at Achieving its Goals
1. First-time PANCE Pass Rate
| DUC MSPAS Class | DUC PANCE Pass Rate | National PANCE Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96% | 93% |
| 2020 | 100% | 95% |
| 2021 | 96% | 93% |
We have achieved our goal for all three graduating classes.
2. Student to Faculty Ratio
| Academic Year | DUC Ratio | Physician Assistant to Education Associate Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 6:9:1 | 15.9:1 – Report 32 |
| 2018-2019 | 9:0:1 | 12.7:1 – Report 33 |
| 2019-2020 | 11.7:1 | 12.8:1 – Report 34 |
| 2020-2021 | 12.6:1 | 13.3:1 – Report 35 |
We have achieved our goal for all classes noted above.
3. Academic Attrition Rates
| DUC MSPAS Class | Academic Student Attrition |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4% |
| 2020 | 0% |
| 2021 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 0% |
We have achieved our goal for all classes noted above.
4. Job Placement at Six Months After Graduation
| DUC MSPAS Class | Job Placement Rate at Six Months |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 87% |
| 2020 | 93% |
For 2019, the program has not reached its goal of 100%. At six months (July 2020), 87% have secured employment as a PA. At 12 months, all graduates secured employment.
Program Outcomes
PANCE Performance
Read about graduate performance on certifying exams in the PANCE Performance Report.