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Physician Assistant Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 147 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in IA.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 9th most popular major out of a total 102 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.1%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Iowa

3,760 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 Iowa

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $110,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,800.

Physician Assistant Careers in IA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Radiologic Technology 153
Athletic Training 79
Surgical Technology 53
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Emergency Medical Technology 31
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
Medical Radiologic Technology 4

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