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Physician Assistant Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in North Carolina

19,050 people in the state and 385,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physician Assistant.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $144,452. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,496.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 9 colleges in North Carolina offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,635 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 22%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,581 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,910 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,053 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,592 a year. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,880 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,413 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Physician Assistant Careers in NC

Some of the careers Physician Assistant majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Anesthesiologist Assistants 15% $116,229
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Physician Assistants 7% $77,320

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physician Assistant.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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