Physician Assistant Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Physician Assistant is offered at 262 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Physician Assistant.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,046 people earned theirPhysician Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physician Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 311 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physician Assistant students with their graduate certificate.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 289 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Lynchburg tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 440 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 242 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 236 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 204 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 191 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 156 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 121 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 115 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 113 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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