Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant is offered at 262 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,046 students 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 (this page) | 311 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Physician Assistant majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physician Assistant students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Lynchburg. This school awarded 440 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 242 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 236 bachelor's 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.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their bachelor's 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.
MCPHS University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 191 bachelor's 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.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 121 bachelor's 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.
Hofstra University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's 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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 98 bachelor's 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.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 96 bachelor's 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.
Midwestern University-Glendale is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 95 bachelor's 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.
Sullivan University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's 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.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer bachelor’s 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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