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Physician Assistant Schools in California

587 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 20th most popular major out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 587

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 22,060 people employed in jobs related to a physician assistant degree, compared to 314,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in California

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,230 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,225 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,207 a year.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,913 a year.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $28,380. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. In their early career, Samuel Merritt University grads earn an average salary of $124,182.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
738 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at CSUMB. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

Physician Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Respiratory Care Therapy 914
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 838
Radiologic Technology 624
Cardiovascular Technology 231
MRI Technician 200
Surgical Technology 177
Emergency Medical Technology 170
Athletic Training 136

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