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Physician Assistant Schools in Nevada

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

A Physician Assistant major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Nevada

1,840 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 Nevada

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $95,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,913 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physician Assistant Careers in NV

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Physician Assistants 41% $119,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Medical Radiologic Technology 64
Respiratory Care Therapy 53
Radiologic Technology 32
Emergency Medical Technology 26
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 19
Athletic Training 16
Surgical Technology 11

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