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Physician Assistant Schools in New York

1,474 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,164
Bachelor’s Degree 255
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55

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: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,853 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#4

Wagner College

Staten Island
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#6

Le Moyne College

Syracuse
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,409 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at LeMoyne. 100% of students get financical aid. 54% of the teachers are full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,211.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 76% of students get financical aid.

#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $15,093.

#10

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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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