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Physician Assistant Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 124 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 124

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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,932. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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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