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Physician Assistant Schools in Arkansas

75 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 75

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Arkansas

There are 2,130 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 Arkansas

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $99,280 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Arkansas that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,973 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,030 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

Physician Assistant Careers in AR

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Medical Radiologic Technology 145
Surgical Technology 91
Radiologic Technology 88
Respiratory Care Therapy 66
Emergency Medical Technology 62
Athletic Training 32
Nuclear Medical Technology 15
Cardiovascular Technology 13

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