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Physician Assistant Schools in Missouri

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

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 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59

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: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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
3,995 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

#3

Stephens College

Columbia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,186 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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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