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Physician Assistant Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 211 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 211

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 28.0%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New Jersey

7,230 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 New Jersey

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $109,190 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,189 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,123 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $58,494 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

Physician Assistant Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 165
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Respiratory Care Therapy 90
Radiologic Technology 86
Surgical Technology 80
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Athletic Training 62
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 60

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