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Physician Assistant Schools in North Carolina

501 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 117 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 501

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 15,100 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $104,680, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

Durham
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
17,620 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,480 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
5,622 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 48% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Methodist University

Fayetteville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,916 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Methodist grads earn an average salary of $37,358. 62% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $54,056. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,437. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,405 Total Students

In their early career, Lenoir - Rhyne University grads earn an average salary of $40,829. An average student at Lenoir - Rhyne University will pay a net price of $21,175. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#9

High Point University

High Point
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at High Point. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,785. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Physician Assistant Careers in NC

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Emergency Medical Technology 402
Radiologic Technology 367
Respiratory Care Therapy 202
Athletic Training 103
Surgical Technology 89
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 87
Nuclear Medical Technology 46
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 37

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