Physician Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 262 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Physician Assistant.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,046 people earned theirPhysician Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physician Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 311 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physician Assistant students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a associate degree in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Lynchburg tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 440 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 213 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 204 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 156 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 115 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 115 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 93 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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