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Physician Assistant Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 136 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 136

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Louisiana

1,940 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 Louisiana

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $85,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,020 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 94% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,901 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.71 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Physician Assistant Careers in LA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 26% $90,440
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Radiologic Technology 245
Surgical Technology 66
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Emergency Medical Technology 58
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

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