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Physician Assistant Schools in Colorado

In <nil>, 131 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in CO.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 17th most popular major out of a total 90 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Colorado

There are 9,000 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $102,770, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,322. Graduates earn an average $51,907 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $37,996 after graduation. A typical student attending Red Rocks Community College will pay a net price of $10,822.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,456 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,898.

Physician Assistant Careers in CO

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $103,070
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Radiologic Technology 196
Surgical Technology 138
Respiratory Care Therapy 79
Emergency Medical Technology 52
Athletic Training 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15

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