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Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Illinois

11,700 people in the state and 385,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physician Assistant.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,222 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Physician Assistant degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,154 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,008 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 64%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

North Central College

Naperville

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,312 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#7

Rush University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,901 a year.

Physician Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers Physician Assistant majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Anesthesiologist Assistants 15% $116,229
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Physician Assistants 7% $77,320

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physician Assistant.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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