Medical College of Wisconsin Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) Program - Outcomes & Metrics
Our MSA Program provides high quality education through challenging curriculum and comprehensive clinical training. We prepare safe and competent providers for the surgical patient. As part of the Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Anesthesiology, our students will experience caring for the most challenging patients, found only in an academic medical setting.
The MSA program teaches to the highest level of professionalism. Students learn what employers expect of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants in dedicated professionalism coursework for the transition from student to practitioner. This has led to outstanding student outcomes.
Class of 2022 Outcomes
94%
retention rate
94%
national exam pass rate (all attempts)
100%
job placement (those actively seeking employment)
| Graduation Year | ||||||
| 3 Year Average | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Enrolled | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | ||
| Graduated | 97.6% | 18 | 16 | 13 | ||
| First-time Certification Pass | 82.3% | 14 | 16 | 9 | ||
| All attempts Pass Rate | 97.2% | 17 | — | 13 | ||
| Positive Job Placement | 96.3% | 16 | 16 | 13 | ||
3 Year Class Averages (entering 2022-2024)
86%
Wisconsin Residents
35.84%
Male
64.15%
Female
26.67
Average Age
83%
White, not Hispanic or Latino
7.54%
Black or African American, not Hispanic or Latino
9.43%
Hispanic or Latino
5.66%
Asian