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Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 359 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in IL.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 15th most popular major out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 313
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Illinois

12,740 people in the state and 314,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physician assistant.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $105,140, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,853 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,051 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $72,370 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,426 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,578. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

#6

Dominican University

River Forest
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,066 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,840. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Rush University

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,889 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. In their early career, Rush University grads earn an average salary of $70,482.

Physician Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 25% $105,660
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 476
Medical Radiologic Technology 203
Surgical Technology 191
Respiratory Care Therapy 163
Emergency Medical Technology 112
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 101
Athletic Training 75
Cardiovascular Technology 44

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