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Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois

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

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 314
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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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
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at University of Saint Francis will pay a net price of $17,102.

#6

Dominican University

River Forest
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Rush University

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,683 a year. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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