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Physician Assistant Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 719 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 719

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 15,290 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 Florida

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $80,990 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
232 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,737. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,337 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Barry University. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,679.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,318. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,426 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
809 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,662 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,351 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

In their early career, AHU grads earn an average salary of $56,663. 87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,909 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,713. Graduates earn an average $42,608 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Physician Assistant Careers in FL

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 50% $104,420
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Medical Radiologic Technology 503
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 495
Radiologic Technology 485
Emergency Medical Technology 468
Respiratory Care Therapy 441
Surgical Technology 230
Athletic Training 202
Cardiovascular Technology 102

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