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Physician Assistant Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 148 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in AL.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 16th most popular major out of a total 80 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Alabama

Physician Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 147
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a physician assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physician assistant majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 85.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Alabama

There are 2,710 people in the state and 314,190 people in the nation working in physician assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $92,880, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Alabama that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. This public school has an average net price of $16,585. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,223. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

#3

Oakwood University

Huntsville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

Physician Assistant Careers in AL

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 37% $94,470
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physician assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Radiologic Technology 182
Emergency Medical Technology 178
Respiratory Care Therapy 116
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 88
Surgical Technology 53
Athletic Training 44
Nuclear Medical Technology 12

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