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Physician Assistant Schools in New York

1,379 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,230
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New York

In this state, there are 34,230 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 New York

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,000 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Touro College

New York
175 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,222 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
13,479 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $54,152.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
16,790 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, RIT grads earn an average salary of $61,886. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,765.

#4

Wagner College

Staten Island
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,958 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 98% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,640.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Hofstra. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#6

Le Moyne College

Syracuse
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,301 Total Students

An average student at LeMoyne will pay a net price of $23,974. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at LeMoyne.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,619 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 77% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $57,129. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,357.

#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,211. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,396 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Physician Assistant Careers in NY

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Medical Radiologic Technology 457
Respiratory Care Therapy 187
Surgical Technology 168
Athletic Training 152
Radiologic Technology 140
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 111
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 78
Emergency Medical Technology 77

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