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Physician Assistant Schools in Alabama

124 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

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 120
Bachelor’s Degree 4

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,826.

#3

Oakwood University

Huntsville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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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