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Physician Assistant Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 263 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in MO.

A Physician Assistant major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 201
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 5,780 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 Missouri

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $94,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,647 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
13,474 Total Students

An average student at SLU will pay a net price of $27,544. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $57,234.

#3

Stephens College

Columbia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
593 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,026.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
22,925 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $13,296.

Physician Assistant Careers in MO

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Physician Assistants 26% $95,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Athletic Training 215
Radiologic Technology 166
Respiratory Care Therapy 111
Emergency Medical Technology 96
Surgical Technology 78
Medical Radiologic Technology 76
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 66
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 27

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