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Physician Assistant Schools in Florida

668 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 668

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: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,833. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,946.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
867 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. 94% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,084. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,792 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,299. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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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