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Physician Assistant Schools in Kentucky

121 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 100 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 121

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 21.5%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 3,140 people employed in jobs related to a physician assistant degree, compared to 314,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $64,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,161. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26% of the teachers are full time.

Physician Assistant Careers in KY

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $94,080
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Radiologic Technology 187
Respiratory Care Therapy 131
Surgical Technology 116
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Emergency Medical Technology 74
Athletic Training 58
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35

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