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Physician Assistant Schools in Michigan

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

A Physician Assistant major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 258
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 9,930 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 Michigan

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $110,240 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 82% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,127. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physician Assistant Careers in MI

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $108,200
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Radiologic Technology 196
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 190
Surgical Technology 185
Medical Radiologic Technology 178
Respiratory Care Therapy 175
Athletic Training 135
Emergency Medical Technology 52
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 18

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